• Fenugreek is also highly effective at modulating glucose metabolism and can lower blood glucose by up to 45 percent. This spice both increases insulin receptor sensitivity and normalizes the imbalanced blood lipid levels of diabetics. The fiber contained in fenugreek also lowers the glycemic index of a meal, thus modulating the post-prandial blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of high glycemic index foods.

• Ginger and caper counter insulin resistance by increasing sensitivity to insulin.

• Capers, coriander and garlic mimic the effects of insulin on the cell receptors while coriander enhances insulin secretion by the pancreas.

• Metabolic syndrome is associated with oxidative stress therefore most spices can, with their rich array of antioxidants, help reduce the impact of free radical damage by reducing the oxidation of fats in these patients.

Spices possess an amazing potency and range of weapons in the fight against metabolic syndrome. In conjunction with vital lifestyle changes they can help to reverse the progress of this disease and its associated conditions.

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