How Do Diabetics Use Fig Leaves

Diabetes. Early research suggests that a tea made from fig leaves may reduce insulin requirements in people with type 1 diabetes. It also seems to lower blood sugar levels after eating.

How do you eat fig leaves?

Make fig leaf tea. Cook up fig leaves in lightly salted water for 20 minutes or until tender, then use as a wrap or spinach green alternative. Use fig leaf as a wrap. The leaves add a great mediterranean flavour to food when wrapped and cooked. Fig leaves can be used to wrap rice and vegetables, or to wrap fish.

How do you use fresh fig leaves?

Yes, fig leaves are edible and generally used for steaming, baking, or grilling. Dried fig leaves can be boiled for making tea. They make a great wrap for steamed fish or rice and vegetables and can also be added to stews or soups as a spinach alternative.