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.

Cauliflower — photograph

Cauliflower

Versatile, low-calorie and high in vitamin C and glucosinolates, cauliflower is a genuine multi-purpose vegetable for low-carb and anti-inflammatory eating.

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Beta-glucan

Beta-glucan is the soluble fibre behind oats’ FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering claim — one of the best-evidenced functional compounds in food.

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Cinnamon — photograph

Cinnamon

One of the most studied spices for blood-sugar regulation, cinnamon’s cinnamaldehyde and procyanidins improve insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome.

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Carbohydrate Quality and Human Health: A Series of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Comparing people who ate the most dietary fibre with those who ate the least, observational studies found 15–30% lower rates of death from all causes and from cardiovascular disease, and of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer, with the greatest benefit at 25–29 g a day. Trials showed lower body weight, blood pressure and cholesterol with more fibre.

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Buckwheat — photograph

Buckwheat

A gluten-free pseudocereal with complete plant protein, high magnesium and rutin, useful for heart health and blood sugar control.

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Whole Wheat Bread - photograph

Whole Wheat Bread

Keeping the bran and germ gives whole wheat bread more fibre, magnesium and B vitamins than white bread, supporting heart health and stable energy.

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Chickpeas

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 — photograph

Black Beans

One of the most complete plant proteins in the supermarket, black beans combine protein, fibre and resistant starch for heart health and blood sugar control.

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Flaxseed — photograph

Flaxseed

The richest common plant source of ALA omega-3, flaxseed also provides lignans and fibre for heart health and blood sugar control.

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