Evidence-based nutrition, in plain English — every entry sourced from clinical research.

THE COLLECTION

Health Benefit: Blood Sugar Control

Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.

Cinnamon

Beyond flavor, cinnamon has modest but repeatable effects on fasting blood sugar in meta-analyses. Choose Ceylon cinnamon for regular use — it is far…

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Strawberries

Cup for cup, strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges — at only 32 calories per 100 g. Their polyphenols help blunt post-meal blood…

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Oats

Oats are the signature source of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber with enough cholesterol-lowering evidence behind it to earn an FDA-approved heart health claim.

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Quinoa

Technically a seed, quinoa is one of the only plant staples providing all nine essential amino acids — a complete protein with a moderate…

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Buckwheat

Despite the name, buckwheat is gluten-free. It is rich in rutin, a flavonoid studied for circulation, and its protein quality is among the best…

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Lentils

Few foods match lentils’ combination of plant protein, fiber and iron for the price. Their low glycemic index makes them a staple in blood…

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Chickpeas

The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…

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Black Beans

Black beans’ dark seed coats hold the same anthocyanin family found in berries. Their resistant starch ferments into butyrate, a key fuel for colon…

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