5. Cinnamon
Research has found that cinnamon may actually help liver and muscle cells respond better to insulin. As a result, cinnamon can help to lower blood sugar levels. That’s because when your body has a better response to insulin, you have a better balance of blood sugar, which means that there will be less insulin released into the body.
Cinnamon has also been found to reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and total cholesterol, overall. It can also help to reduce cardiovascular disease. Consuming just ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon a day for 20 days can improve your insulin response and lower blood sugar levels by as much as 20 percent.