Do you love carbohydrates? Green tea can help curb your cravings for starchy foods and keep your blood sugar levels at a healthy level.
A study published in the "Molecular Nutrition and Food Research" journal indicates that if green tea powder is added to starchy ingredients, the resulting increase in blood sugar levels is half of what it normally would be. The epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) found in green tea can reduce the human body's digestion of starch. Therefore, if you have high or unstable blood sugar, have a cup of green tea before or after your meals.