| Following is the list of healthy fruits and vegetables for | | | | Consuming grapefruits daily is also helpful in controlling |
| the diabetics | | | | diabetes |
| The scientific name of bitter gourd is | | | | Amla is good for diabetics. Take the juice of 1 |
| Momordica-charantia. It carries plant insulin. It is | | | | tablespoon amla after removing its seeds and mixing it |
| recommended that 2 ounce juice of bitter gourd should | | | | with 1 cup bitter gourd juice. This mixture should be |
| be taken twice a day. It is very helpful for the | | | | taken for 2 months on an empty stomach. |
| treatment of diabetes. The other idea of consuming | | | | Gymnema Sylvester is a traditional herb. 4 gm leaves |
| bitter gourd is by cooking it like any other Indian | | | | of gymnema Sylvester are good for treating diabetic |
| vegetable. It can also be consumed in powdered form | | | | condition. |
| and after drying it. 1 teaspoon bitter gourd powder | | | | Powder of jamun seeds also termed Indian blackberry |
| should be taken on an empty stomach. | | | | seeds are good for treating diabetics. One must take |
| Half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily is helpful in | | | | ΒΌ teaspoon of jamun seeds powder with 1 |
| preventing the onset of diabetes. Cinnamon sticks can | | | | teaspoon honey. |
| also be soaked in tea. Cinnamon is good for those | | | | Freshly crushed garlic helps in lowering the blood sugar |
| who yet are not suffering from diabetes but are at an | | | | level. |
| increased risk of diabetes because of their genetic | | | | Neem seeds are also helpful in controlling diabetic |
| disposition. | | | | condition. A pinch twice a day is enough to control the |
| Fenugreek seeds are also good for treating the signs | | | | diabetic condition. |
| of diabetes. 30 gm seeds of fenugreek should be | | | | The leaves of bael tree are good for treating diabetic |
| soaked in water for around 12 hours. Then grind this | | | | condition. It is good to chew its leaves. The pulp of fruit |
| mixture to form a paste. This should be taken on an | | | | of bael tree can also be consumed after drying. 5gm is |
| empty stomach. Another idea is to take 2 teaspoon | | | | enough for controlling a mild case of diabetes. |
| powdered fenugreek seeds with milk or water. | | | | Turmeric powder mixed with juice of amla can also be |
| Fenugreek can also be added in daily cooking. | | | | taken on an empty stomach. |