munching on cloves!

[looobylooo]

for the last couple of nights ive been enjoying munching on cloves (as in whole oil of cloves from a jar!) and quite a few of them at that..
sounds gross i know, but as it happens im quite enjoying them,
plus its keeping me from nibbling more naughtier things!
ive heard theyre rich in certain vitamins and can help lower blood sugar levels (im diabetic)
does anyone know if this is true please?
thanks :o)

[society]

I not heard or come across that about cloves. But, I've read that cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.

[looobylooo]

thanks for replying society,
yeah ive heard that too about cinnamon, and ive tried it too.... ewwweeee blummin 'orrible!!

im getting a bit partial to these cloves though i must say lol ... and if they help with the ol blood sugars (im type 2) all well and good eh?!

[yelenots]

Yuk!! Are you expecting?? :-) x

[society]

How have you used the cinnamon? Best way to consume it is to sprinkle a bit of it on snacks, cereals, usually sweet eats.

[looobylooo]

nooo yele!! lol :o)

yeah, ive tried it like that society, but its too much like hard work!
if these cloves have the same effect, im having no trouble consuming them!
im popping the little blighters like sweets! ;o/