David, 62, stared at midnight ceilings, his spikes fueling insomnia. A steamy chamomile mug, floral and apple-like, lulled him under. Its mild sweetness soothed without sugar. Apigenin in chamomile may promote relaxation, indirectly steadying overnight glucose, per sleep studies. Mornings brought focus, not fog. But wait, the spice in number five packs more punch…
Drink 5: Cinnamon-Infused Warm Water
Back to Maria—her water evolved. She stirred in a dash of cinnamon, the woody aroma filling her kitchen like autumn hugs. The bark’s subtle heat tingled her throat. Cinnamon’s polyphenols could mimic insulin, helping cells grab glucose better, says a Journal of Medicinal Food review. Her A1C dipped slightly after weeks. Energy hummed steady. But the berry boost in four? Even sweeter.
