Vegan Foods That Naturally Lower Blood Sugar

How the right foods can help lower blood sugar 

Lowering or regulating your blood sugars can be vital to anyone with prediabetes, diabetes or other health conditions that are affected by blood sugar levels and diet can play a big part in staying healthy.

Anyone whose body can’t produce enough insulin on its own has their health affected by spikes in blood sugars, ranging from exhaustion to heart disease. To stop glucose collecting in the blood, eating food and drinks that the body can absorb slowly is key for dietary management. (source)

List of foods that lower blood sugar naturally 

• Oats – oatmeal, in particular, is thought to be great for glucose control 
• Garlic – the compounds found in garlic could help improve insulin sensitivity and secretion 
• Kimchi – fermented foods like kimchi are packed with healthy compounds, minerals and probiotics that can have been linked with improved blood sugar 
• Broccoli – eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli has been linked to a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes
• Citrus fruits – its thought that eating whole citrus fruits can help improve insulin sensitivity
• Kale – the flavonoid antioxidant compounds in kale have blood sugar-lowering properties
• Pumpkin – packed with healthy fats and proteins, which is known to be good for blood sugar control 
• Nut butter – great for long-term blood sugar control

Vegan recipes

Nut butter recipe

Kimchi recipe

Overnight oats

Spicy Romanesco broccoli orecchiette

Sweet and sour pumpkin 

Let us know if you have any other recipe recommendations in the comments below.