Natural remedies & lifestyle tips
- Prioritize fiber, protein, and healthy fat at each meal
- Limit refined sugar and simple carbohydrates
- Walk after meals to support glucose metabolism
- Prioritize consistent sleep — poor sleep affects insulin sensitivity
Make it at home
Cinnamon Chia Pudding
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- Stir the chia, milk, cinnamon and vanilla together in a jar.
- Wait 5 minutes, stir again to break up clumps, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with berries before serving.
High in fiber and low in added sugar. If you take glucose-lowering medicine or manage diabetes, talk with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Spinach & Lentil Soup
- 1 cup dry brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Lemon wedge
- Saute the onion, carrot and garlic in a splash of olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils, broth and cumin and simmer 25 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Lentils are a good source of fiber and plant protein. If you manage diabetes or follow a special diet, check portions with your dietitian.
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Talk with your doctor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, take prescription medicine, or have a medical condition. Symptoms that are new, severe or not improving deserve a visit to a health professional.
Written by Bill Delanoy for Only Nature's Finest. Last updated 2026-10-20. Educational content only, not medical advice.