Just one teaspoon of this 50p food could help lower your cholesterol

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Just one teaspoon of this 50p food could cut your cholesterol by 10% and lower blood glucose by an incredible 24%. Many people have blood sugar levels higher than the normal range, but not substantial enough to reach the threshold of a diabetes diagnosis, according to the Liverpool Echo.

This is sometimes referred to as pre-diabetes, as if your blood sugar is above the norm, there is greater risk of developing full-blown diabetes.

But research conducted by Dr Ruth Fairchild of Cardiff Metropolitan University, released on November 4 2021 at the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST), found that in pre-diabetic patients, a certain condiment can make a big difference.

She discovered that a heaped teaspoon of wholegrain mustard taken every evening before bed can help reduce blood glucose and cholesterol levels.The study investigated the effects of consuming a daily heaped teaspoon of wholegrain mustard over a 12-week period.Results showed that from a total of 42 participants, 86% saw a significant drop in their blood glucose and/or cholesterol level, compared to only 14% who showed no positive response to the Tracklements mustard used in the study.While blood glucose reductions were observed amongst 24% of participants, a much greater reduction of 46% was found in three participants who were deemed pre-diabetic at the start of the study.Fasting blood cholesterol levels were also statistically significantly reduced in the responders who saw a 10% reduction in their levels towards the safe upper limit for total cholesterol.Wholegrain mustard is a cheap item to purchase.