High blood sugar
biomarkerFoods That May Help
Foods linked to High blood sugar in the research literature.
- Black cuminImproves1-2 g/day
Source: How Not to Age
- VinegarImproves2 tsp per meal
RCTs show 2 tsp vinegar with a meal blunts post-meal blood sugar spike by about 20%.
Source: How Not to Age
- LentilsImproves
Eating lentils for dinner improves blood sugar response the next morning (second meal effect).
Source: How Not to Age
- OnionsImproves
Eating onions with corn syrup nearly eliminated blood sugar spike—a whole onion reduced spike from 40 points to about 15 points.
Source: How Not to Age
- CinnamonImproves
Cinnamon tea drops bread's glycemic response by nearly 40%.
Source: How Not to Age
- GingerImproves
Ginger tea drops bread's glycemic index by nearly 30%.
Source: How Not to Age
- Tea (green or black)Improves
Green tea cuts glycemic impact by about 20%.
Source: How Not to Age
- BlueberriesImproves
Berries act as starch blockers by inhibiting the starch-digesting enzyme.
Source: How Not to Age
- BerriesProtects against
Berries reduce postprandial insulin responses to wheat and rye breads in healthy women. Berry polyphenols may decrease glucose uptake and transport by human intestinal cells.
Source: How Not to Die
- BarberriesImproves
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- Hibiscus teaImproves
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Compounds That May Help
Bioactive compounds linked to High blood sugar in the research.
- Resistant starchImproves
Consuming potatoes as chilled potato salad yields nearly 40% lower glycemic impact.
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes That May Help
- Savory Spice Blend 2.0
- Indian-Inspired Spiced Cauliflower
- Pickled Red Onions
- Khichdi (Rice and Dal One-Pot Meal)
- Lentil-Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
- Millet and Cauliflower-Topped Shepherd's Pie
- Roasted Beets with Lentils and Hazelnuts
- Lentil and Spinach Salad with Spiced Chicken
- Mushroom, Lentil, and Parsnip Rosti
- Vegetable Broth 2.0
- Berbere Chicken with Tahini
- Beef Kofte with Hummus
- Creamy Almond Masala Chai Latte
- Lemon-Ginger Apple Chews
- Ginger with Brown Sugar Tea
- Ginger and Date Tea
- Umami Sauce 2.0
- Ginger and Cashew Energy Balls
- Edamame and Bean Salad with Crispy Tofu
- Coconut Carrot Soup with Crispy Chickpeas
- Curried Butternut Squash Soup
- Red Lentil Tarka Dahl
- Harissa Chickpea Stew
- Thai-Style Shrimp with Mango Salad
- Steamed Fish with Ginger and Bok Choy
- Tomato Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
- Chickpea Curry with Beet Raita
- Quick Kimchi
- Dr. Fuhrman's Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
- Three-Berry Groatnola with Date Syrup Drizzle
- Banana-Almond French Toast with Blueberries
- Blueberry Chia Pie
- Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat and Berry Pancakes
- Protein Powerhouse Smoothie
- Coconut and Chocolate Blueberry Clusters
- Blueberry-Lavender Chia Jam
- Dr. Hyman's Healthy Aging Shake
- Blackberry-Mango Smoothie Bowls with Barberries
- Kale and Millet-Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Black Rice Pilaf with Edamame and Barberries
- Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Bulgur and White Beans
- Hibiscus Punch
- Hibiscus and Rose Refresher
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die
