| Apple | | | | juices. Two weeks of this grapefruit rich diet will bring |
| This popular sub-acid fruit one of the most valuable | | | | down sugar level in individuals not taking insulin. In |
| of all fruits, has been found beneficial in the | | | | those who take insulin regularly, it takes longer. |
| treatment of diabetes of its rich pectin content. | | | | Jambul Fruit |
| Pectin is a natural therapeutic ingredient found in the | | | | The jambul fruit also known as rose apple is grown all |
| inner portion of the rind and the pulp. It aids in | | | | over India. It too possesses anti-diabetic properties. |
| detoxification of the body by supplying the | | | | In the indigenous system of medicine this fruits is |
| galacturonic acid needed for the elimination of certain | | | | regarded as specific remedy against diabetes |
| harmful substances. This food element reduces the | | | | because of its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, the |
| body’s insulin requirements by approximately 35 | | | | seeds and fruits juice are beneficial in treatment of |
| percent. | | | | this disease. The jamboline’ contained in the |
| The apple is also considered valuable in depression. | | | | seeds in believed to check the pathological |
| The various chemical substances present in the fruit, | | | | conversion of starch into sugar in case of increase |
| such as Vitamin B1, phosphorous and potassium, help | | | | production of glucose. The seeds are dried and |
| the synthesis of glutamic acid, which controls the | | | | powdered. This powder mixed with water, taken |
| wear and tear of nerve cell. This fruit acts as a very | | | | three or four times daily reduces sugar in the urine |
| effective tonic and recharges the nerves with new | | | | and allays thirst. |
| energy and life. | | | | In Ayurveda, the inner bark of the jambul tree is |
| Grapefruit | | | | considered valuable in the treatment of diabetes. The |
| The grapefruit occupies a high place among citrus | | | | bark is dried and burnt, to produce a white colored |
| fruits because of its favor, its appetizing properties | | | | ash. This ash is pestle in the mortar, strained and |
| and its refreshing qualities. It is a well-known authority | | | | bottled. The diabetes patient should be given. The |
| on nutrition, believes that it is a splendid food for | | | | diabetes patients should be given about two grams |
| diabetics and if this fruit were taken more liberally, | | | | of this ash in the morning on an empty stomach and |
| there would be much less diabetes. | | | | two grams each in the afternoon and in the evening |
| According to Dr. Riley, any person suffering from high | | | | and hour after meals. |
| blood sugar should take grapefruit three times a day. | | | | The seeds of the jambul fruits are considered |
| A person who does not have high blood sugar, but a | | | | beneficial in the treatment of excessive urination. The |
| tendency towards it, and wants to prevent it, should | | | | powder of these seeds in doses of one gram each, |
| also use the fruit three times a day. Simultaneously, | | | | in the morning and evening is effective in controlling |
| consumption of starches, sweets and fats should be | | | | this condition. |
| reduced and diet made rich in fruits, vegetables and | | | | |