The miracle of Dragonfruit

I did my blood glucose test this morning and had a shock, it has dropped to 3.4 mmol/l. Lower than the normal glucose range. What did i eat yesterday? I was actually expecting it to be on a normal or higher side as i had fruits (red dragonfruit & peaches) after dinner. I was expecting the dragonfruit to cause my blood glucose to elevate instaed of dropping to a low level.

This result prompt me to do a research on the internet for "impact of dragonfruit on blood glucose level". The search was easy and instant. Immediately, topics on the health benefits of dragonfruit came up. Dragonfruit indeed help to control Type 2 diabetics and reduce glucose level. Dragonfruit also has Vitamin C, fibre, antioxidant (prevent cancer) and other micro-nutrients. Wow, no wonder it is called the "Dragon" fruit.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is an effective natural bacteria-fighting agent that contains many vital minerals and trace elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, copper, iron, silicon and fluorine that are vital for a healthy body. It also contains many vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin, A, vitamin P, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6.

Natural Apple Cider Vinegar is made by crushing fresh, organically grown apples and allowing them to mature in wooden barrels. When the vinegar is mature, it contains a dark, cloudy, web-like bacterial foam called mother, which becomes visible when the rich brownish liquid is held to the light. Natural vinegars that contain the mother have enzymes and minerals; the sparkling clear variety will have practically no health benefits due to over-processing, over-heating, and filtration.

Propagators of this wonder drug claim that the best way to have the vinegar is first thing in the morning. Mix two tablespoons each of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of water and drink it.

Benefits

Apple cider vinegar is helpful in ailments such as constipation, headaches, arthritis, weak bones, indigestion, high cholesterol, diarrhea, eczema, sore eyes, chronic fatigue, mild food poisoning, hair loss, high blood pressure, obesity, along with a host of many other ailments.

Cholesterol

Pectin in the vinegar is a fiber which helps reduce bad cholesterol by soaking up fats and LDL cholesterol and eliminate them, preventing them from being absorbed into the body.

Diabetes

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to high blood sugar, although a low level of insulin is always secreted by the pancreas. After a meal, the amount of insulin secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. In response to insulin, cells (muscle, red blood cells, and fat cells) take glucose in from the blood, which ultimately lowers the high blood glucose levels back to the normal range.

Type II diabetes is either due to insulin resistance or insulin deficiency. Fiber in apple cider vinegar functions to help in the absorption of excess glucose in your bloodstream and help avoid sugar spikes that lead to problems with diabetes and also food cravings that lead to weight gain.