🥦 1. Broccoli
Contains sulforaphane, a compound that can reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

Rich in fiber, they help slow down the absorption of sugars.

🌿 2. Amaranth leaves (or African spinach)
Rich in magnesium, potassium and phytonutrients.

They help regulate sugar metabolism.

Excellent steamed or in soups.

🍆 3. Eggplant
Rich in anthocyanins, which can improve insulin function.

Low glycemic index.
🥬 4. Spinach and chard
They contain alpha-lipoic acid, an antioxidant that can improve insulin sensitivity.

High in fiber and low in absorbable carbohydrates.

🥒 5. Bitter cucumber (or karela)
Known as “vegetable insulin”.

Used in traditional Indian medicine to naturally lower blood sugar.

It can be taken as juice or cooked.

🧠 Bonus: How do these vegetables work?
They lower the glycemic index of a meal.

They stimulate the slow release of glucose into the blood.

They improve insulin sensitivity.