Diabetes is one of the major concerns of the world today. It is a lifestyle disease with no permanent cure; So, we need to keep a constant eye on the blood sugar level in our body to maintain a good health. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 463 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes. It is projected to increase to 153 million by 2045. Hence, to bring awareness about this chronic disease, every year 14th November is celebrated as World Diabetes Day.
As mentioned earlier, diabetes is a chronic disease; This means that we have to find ways to control it other than just relying on medicine. And lifestyle plays a major role in this. Healthy and active lifestyle and balanced diet can help us go a long way in managing diabetes, advise health experts across the globe. Fortunately, we find a wide range of foods at our disposal that we can incorporate into our regular diet to help manage diabetes – herbs being one such example.
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Traditionally, spices and herbs have been a part of our medical practice since ages. They are packed with several essential nutrients, which have been shown to have positive effects on our overall health. Many such herbs have also been proven to have diabetes-friendly properties. Take neem and aloe vera for example. Let’s know their benefits.
Health Benefits of Neem: How Neem Helps to Manage Diabetes:
Grown extensively across India, it is loaded with flavonoids, antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help in controlling the rise in glucose. According to a journal study on Ethno-Medicine, neem leaf powder was found to control symptoms of diabetes in non-insulin dependent diabetics.
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Health Benefits of Aloe Vera: How Aloe Vera Helps Manage Diabetes:
A study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine found that consuming aloe vera gel can help control diabetes and achieve better fasting blood sugar levels. Another study in the Journal of Physiotherapy Research suggests that the gel-free pulp of aloe vera leaves may be beneficial in treating non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Keeping in mind the benefits of both the ingredients, we got a mix which can be considered as a great inclusion in our diabetic diet. This is called neem-aloe vera juice. Find the recipe below.
World Diabetes Day 2022: How to make neem-aloe vera juice:
material:
- 4-5 neem leaves
- 1 tbsp aloe vera juice
- 1.5 cups water.
method:
- Take water in a vessel and put the required leaves in it.
- Boil for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
- Filter it and cool it.
- Add aloe vera juice to it, mix and drink.
Bonus Tip:click here Learn how to make aloe vera juice from the aloe vera plant.
Now that you have the recipe handy, we suggest adding it to your diabetes diet and enjoying overall health. But remember, always consult an expert before adopting any lifestyle changes, especially in your diet.
Eat healthy, stay fit!
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