Blood Sugar Blogs

Green tea contains compounds called catechins; the most potent of which is EGCG (for epigallocatechin gallate). Research into the effects of EGCG show that on its own it’s more effective than caffeine at increasing the body’s energy use throughout the day. 

Oatmeal is interesting because, while it is a healthy food choice, it actually has a pretty high glycemic index, meaning it could cause a spike in blood sugar. However, how you eat oatmeal could determine how much of a spike it could cause.

It seems that the health benefits of fiber are never-ending. Research has now shown that diet rich in the highest fiber foods lowers blood sugar levels as effectively as prescribed oral hypoglycemic drugs.