1 Bitter gourd tastes bitter and cold. Has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving summer-heat, clearing liver-fire, improving eyesight and removing toxic substances. Modern medical research has found that bitter gourd contains momordica charantia, 5- hydroxytryptamine, glutamic acid, alanine and vitamin B 1. The crude extract of Momordica charantia has similar effect to insulin, which can reduce blood sugar and has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on diabetes.

Pumpkin is sweet in taste and warm in nature, and has the functions of tonifying the middle warmer, diminishing inflammation and relieving pain. Modern research has found that pumpkin can promote insulin secretion, thus lowering blood sugar.

Onion is sweet, pungent and slightly warm, which is similar to onion and garlic. It has the effects of invigorating stomach, stimulating appetite and promoting qi circulation, and can reduce blood sugar when eaten with garlic. Eating onions regularly can not only satisfy hunger, but also lower blood sugar and treat diseases.

Auricularia auricula contains Auricularia auricula polysaccharide, vitamins, protein, carotene and minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium and iron, among which Auricularia auricula polysaccharide has hypoglycemic effect. Experiments show that auricularia auricula polysaccharide can reduce blood sugar in diabetic mice. Auricularia auricula can be used for cooking or stewing soup, and can also be used as ingredients.