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.
22 June 2026
THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Blood Sugar Control
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Beta-glucan
Beta-glucan is the soluble fibre behind oats’ FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering claim — one of the best-evidenced functional compounds in food.
21 June 2026
Fasting Blood Glucose
Baseline blood sugar after an overnight fast — the first-line screen for prediabetes and diabetes.
21 June 2026
Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry
Red lentils simmered with sweet potato, tomatoes, turmeric and ginger in light coconut milk. A complete plant protein when served over brown rice.
12 June 2026
Cinnamon
One of the most studied spices for blood-sugar regulation, cinnamon’s cinnamaldehyde and procyanidins improve insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome.
12 June 2026
Carbohydrate Quality and Human Health: Dietary Fibre Meta-Analysis
Each 8 g/day increase in dietary fiber was associated with a 5–27% reduction in deaths from heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.
12 June 2026
Chickpeas
The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…
12 June 2026
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.
12 June 2026
Flaxseed
The richest common plant source of ALA omega-3, flaxseed also provides lignans and fibre for heart health and blood sugar control.
12 June 2026
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…
12 June 2026
Oats
Oats are the signature source of beta-glucan, the soluble fibre with an FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering claim.
12 June 2026
Buckwheat
A gluten-free pseudocereal with complete plant protein, high magnesium and rutin, useful for heart health and blood sugar control.
12 June 2026