Diabetes i.e. sugar disease is becoming very common nowadays. Since this is a lifestyle related disease, it can be controlled only by making changes in your diet and lifestyle.
Now many people take its medicines regularly, but still their sugar remains high. In such a situation, if you try some Ayurvedic remedies along with your diet, you can get a lot of benefit. Celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah has shared the recipe of Ayurvedic diabetic tea through a post. If your sugar level remains high or suddenly spikes after eating, then this Ayurvedic tea can be very beneficial for you. Let us know about it in detail.
This Ayurvedic tea will be beneficial in diabetes
Nutritionist Shweta Shah tells through a post that if you drink this Ayurvedic diabetic tea daily, then insulin response improves. Besides, cravings are also naturally controlled. If your sugar level remains high or suddenly spikes after eating food, then you must include this Ayurvedic tea in your diet.
These materials will be needed
To make Ayurvedic diabetic tea, you have to take these things, jaggery (1/4 teaspoon), a small piece of cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon powder, half teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 4-5 basil leaves, a pinch of dry ginger, half cup water, 1 stevia leaf (optional).
How to make Ayurvedic tea
First of all, take about one and a half cup of water in a pan. Then add fenugreek seeds, cinnamon, basil leaves and dry ginger and let it boil for about 5-6 minutes. Now turn off the gas. After this add jaggery powder to it. Keep in mind that you should never boil the jaggery. Always add it only after turning off the gas. Now cover the pan and leave it for two minutes. After this, filter the tea and drink it hot.
Know how it benefits you
Nutritionist says that this tea contains jaggery, which reduces the absorption of sugar and also controls cravings. Whereas fenugreek seeds improve insulin sensitivity. It also contains cinnamon, which helps in the breakdown of carbs. Also, basil is beneficial in reducing inflammation. Dry ginger present in tea helps in improving digestion and metabolism. Overall, this Ayurvedic tea is very beneficial for your diabetes and overall health.
When to take this Ayurvedic tea?
According to nutritionist, you can take this Ayurvedic drink in mid-morning, i.e. 2 to 3 hours after breakfast. Apart from this, this tea can also be taken half an hour after lunch. At the same time, people who have acidity problem should avoid taking it on an empty stomach.