What to eat before each meal to prevent blood sugar spikes?

And a vegetable that's been dubbed a superfood can do just that.

Eating a handful of cooked broccoli before each meal can significantly reduce blood sugar levels and help prevent spikes in blood sugar levels, advises Dr Charmaine Ha Dominguez, a Los Angeles, California-based food physician, nutritionist, and diabetes educator .

To prevent blood sugar spikes, simply steam some broccoli and eat it before each meal. Broccoli has the fiber needed to balance blood sugar levels or slow down the absorption of glucose.

Because it's a cruciferous vegetable, it contains glucosinolates that help regulate inflammation, Dr. Dominguez explained on Instagram.

Broccoli is rich in fiber, which helps slow the absorption of sugar into the blood, and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote overall health.

Adding broccoli more regularly to your diet offers many benefits, as part of a balanced diet.

However, Dr Nandini Sarwate, a nutrition consultant in India, said: This vegetable can be part of a healthy diet, but sustainable blood sugar management requires a combination of healthy eating, regular physical activity and medication if needed.

Other Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally

This requires a comprehensive approach, including a balanced diet, physical activity, weight control and medication if needed.

According to Dr. Sarwate, some tips that can help control blood sugar levels are:

• Eat high-fiber foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes to slow the absorption of sugar.
• Monitor your carbohydrate intake to prevent blood sugar spikes.
• Exercise regularly to improve insulin sensitivity.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Limit sugary foods as they can easily spike blood sugar levels, according to Indian Express.