Bloomberg Technoz, Jakarta – During the holidays we usually often find sweet snacks such as cookies and chocolate. This is where blood sugar lowering drinks come into play.
Moreover, because the relaxing holiday time often makes us crazy about eating these snacks, so blood sugar lowering drinks can help.
Sweet foods are also synonymous with easily increasing blood sugar levels. If it is not treated immediately it can cause health problems.
Here are some blood sugar lowering drinks that are recommended to overcome decreased blood sugar levels.
1. White water
According to a study published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, people who consume water have a 6% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Water can increase blood volume and encourage the production of amino acids which help control blood sugar.
2. Coffee
Coffee is a drink that lowers blood sugar, as long as sugar or other substances are not added to the coffee solution. In the journal Nutrients, it is revealed that the phytochemical substances in coffee can support the health of the pancreas, the organ that produces the hormone insulin.
3. Green Tea
Green tea has a multitude of health benefits. As a blood sugar lowering drink. Green tea also contains catechin compounds which can slow the absorption of carbohydrates in the digestive system, smooth metabolism and reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals. This helps lower blood sugar levels.
4. Tomatoes
In a study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming tomato juice 30 minutes before eating can help reduce sugar levels. Because tomato juice contains fiber which can bind carbohydrates in the digestive system, thereby slowing down the process of sugar absorption by the body.
5. Cow’s Milk
Although it was recommended in a 2018 study as a drink to lower blood sugar, the protein content in cow’s milk such as whey and casein can slow down the process of carbohydrate absorption and increase the body’s response to insulin.
Be careful not to choose just any cow’s milk. Pay attention to the number of carbohydrates listed on the milk packaging.
2023-12-25 14:30:00
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