8. The Spice of Life
Spices are more than just tasty. In fact, medical research carried out in Germany discovered that people who took a capsule that equaled about 1 gram of cinnamon three times a day for four months had reduced their blood sugar levels by 10 percent. In addition, it is believed that cinnamon may also help lower both cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood that may contribute to the risk of developing diabetes.