DIABETES TIPS
Lemon Lowers the Glycemic Index of Other Foods
Research has shown that lemon lowers the glycemic index of any food it is added to.
To benefit from this, all you have to do is add a little squeeze of fresh lemon over your food. Almost like waving a magic wand, this will instantly lower the glycemic index of your meal.
Have A Glass of Lemon Water First Thing In the Morning
A glass of lemon water is the perfect way for a diabetic to start the day.
Most people start their day with coffee (very acidic) and food that shift the pH of the body toward the acid side. However, if you shift the pH back toward the alkaline side, you will notice your blood sugar will go down.
Moreover, your cell membranes will become more sensitive to insulin - i.e. you will be LESS insulin resistant.
In fact, this will actually aid your body in repairing those damaged cell membranes.
Although lemons contain a weak acid, when they are metabolized by the body they have an alkalizing effect. If fact, they are the strongest alkalizing food you can eat! This is why adding lemon to your diet can go a long way toward restoring the pH of your body to the alkaline side where it should be.
It has been found that most diabetics have a very acidic body pH (as have cancer patients).
Bringing back to the alkaline side will go a long way toward helping to cure your diabetes.
Making lemon water is very easy. Just squeeze the juice from a half lemon into a glass of water, swirl it around a little, and drink it up. Do this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach before you have your coffee or breakfast.
Aids In Repairing Digestion
Most diabetics have impaired digestive enzymes and lowered acidity in the stomach. This means that they don't always reap the full benefit from the nutritious food they eat. Lemon goes a long way toward curing this problem as well.
