Fresh Chinese Yam, Pumpkin and Corn with Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Diabetes cannot be cured, but careful dietary management can help reduce symptom severity and slow the development of complications. People who stay disciplined with both their diet and their medication can live well, healthy lives.

Fresh Chinese yam contains mucilaginous proteins believed to help protect blood vessel walls, maintain vascular elasticity and resist arterial hardening. It also contains dopamine and batatasine compounds that research suggests may benefit insulin metabolism and support blood sugar balance. Paired with pumpkin — which contains cobalt, a mineral associated with increased insulin release and reduced blood sugar — and corn (especially with its silk, which has a traditional diuretic and blood-sugar-lowering reputation), this soup makes for a genuinely supportive daily meal.