Packed with high fibre, curry leaves slow down digestion and does not metabolize quickly
Curry leaves, popularly known as Kadi patta are a staple in many Indian households, as their strong, distinct flavour adds extra zest to curries and rice dishes. This super fragrant leaf is also a standard remedy in Ayurveda – the traditional Indian medicine. However, according to experts, curry leaves – apart from helping you manage heart conditions, are also great for those with diabetes.
Regular intake of curry leaves can regulate your blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and enhance your overall health and well-being. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamins A, B, C, and E, curry leaves reduce oxidative stress and boost immunity levels and high antioxidant levels protect your body against free radical damage.
How do curry leaves help regulate blood sugar?
Doctors say kadi patta is packed with antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamin C, which regulate and stabilise your blood sugar levels, especially in type 2 diabetes, by a whopping 45 per cent. Studies say other antioxidants like carbazole alkaloids hinder a range of diseases linked to oxidative damage from free radicals, of which type-2 diabetes tops the list.
Curry leaf is also rich in fibre content, responsible for slowing down digestion and does not metabolise quickly, which keeps your blood sugars in check. Kadi patta boosts your insulin activity and when your body is enabled to use insulin properly, blood sugar levels get stabilised on their own.
Animal studies have proven diabetes claims of kadi patta
According to a study published in DiePharmazie, an International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the anti-hyperglycaemic properties of curry leaves are super effective in controlling blood glucose levels in diabetic rats.
It has compounds that slow down the rate of starch-to-glucose breakdown in people with diabetes. Curry leaves can control the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream. According to experts, there is also a component in curry leaves that slows down the rate of starch-to-glucose breakdown, which helps diabetes patients control the amount of glucose that enters their bloodstream.
How to use curry leaves effectively if you have type 2 diabetes
To effectively use curry leaves for stabilising your blood sugar levels, you can:
- Chew eight to 10 fresh curry leaves first thing in the morning. Even though they may taste a little bitter initially, these leaves have a long-lasting effect on your blood sugar levels.
- Take a bunch and juice the leaves along with some water and a pinch of salt and drink it every morning.
- Add curry leaves to curries, rice dishes, and salads as tempering to enjoy their goodness.
Other health benefits of consuming curry leaves
Apart from stabilising your blood sugar, curry leaves are also great for:
- Boosting digestion
- Enhancing heart health by reducing cholesterol and preventing plaque formation
- Supporting your liver health and enhancing liver function
- Promoting hair growth by reducing hair fall, promoting growth, and preventing premature greying
- Enhancing skin health by reducing acne, blemishes, and fine lines
- Improving eyesight with high levels of vitamin A
- Reducing stress and anxiety and calming effect on your mind
However, according to experts, it is always better to consult your doctor before regularly adding curry leaves to your daily diet, as consuming these leaves along with your medications simultaneously may lower blood sugar levels significantly.
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