Biochemist Neil Shay and his colleagues have been growing human liver and fat cells in their lab, and exposing them to chemicals generally found in dark grapes and things made from them. It seems that one chemical in particular, ellagic acid, did the liver cells a power of good and seriously bothered the fat cells.
Add some cinnamon to your diet to naturally lower your blood sugar level. According to Pennington Biomedical Research Center, results from one of its studies using mice suggest that cinnamon extract plays a regulatory role in blood glucose levels.
To really control your blood sugar, you need to focus on foods that your body digests slowly, so that blood sugar is then released into your bloodstream slowly and steadily. But go the extra mile, and make sure the foods you choose are nutritious, too. Here are some good examples of foods that can lower your blood sugar: 1  Beans -- Not only are beans (like kidney and pinto) a low-fat, nutritious source of protein, but they're also high in fiber. 2  And that's just what you want, because high-fiber foods slow down digestion.