Using some of the following supplments and sweeteners may help control your diabetes. Cinnamon, Glucose Balance, Sugar Balance Support, Xylitol,Agave and Stevia
CINNAMON: Also known as CASSIA. When people eat foods with starches and sugars the body breaks it down to glucose which turns in to insulin. Cinnamon compounds with the body's insulin and lowers the bood sugar levels. There are many companys that make this in capsule/tablet form just a couple is New Chapter's Cinnamon Force,Natrol, Natural Factors Wellbetx Cinnamon & CinnaBetic11.
GLUCOSE BALANCE: Natural Factors. This has different herbs to help improve blood sugar control and insulin.
SUGAR BALANCE SUPPORT: Dr. Venessa's Formulas This is to help support healthy blood sugar levels. This also helps the body burn sugar more efficienty.
SWEETNERS for Diabetics:
XYLITOL: Has been used since the 1960's. Xylitol was first derived from Birch trees. It's a popular sweetener for diabetics. Xylitol is used in many things like chewing gum, toothpaste & candy. Xylitol ia a natural occuring sweetner found in fibers of fruit, vegetables, corn husk, oats and mushrooms.
AGAVE: Agave is a plant. Agave is used for diabetics. You can also use this for constipation,a diuretic, joints and energy. Agave has a low glycemic index. There are light and dark agaves. Light agaves are used in baking, salad dressings and smoothies. Dark Agave is used more in teas, cerals hot or cold, pancakes and sauces.
STEVIA: Stevia is a herb. Stevia has sweet leaves. It is used with diabetics in enchancing glucose tolerance, people on low carbohdrate diets. Stevia is used in medicinal teas for treating heratburn. Stevia comes in powder and liquid form.
Recipe of the month: ICE TEA 8c cold water 4 organic green tea bags 2 spearmint tea bags 1c of Xylitol Bring 8 cups of cold water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and cover. Allow tea to steep for 5-10 mins. and remove tea bags. Add Xylitol, and stir until completely dissolved.Stir in 7 cups of cold water and refrigerate. Pour into ice-filled glasses, and serve with lemon slices. This make a gallon or 16/ 8 oz. servings.
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