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Green Smoothie For Diabetics
Diabetic patients get many food recommendations for controlling their blood sugar levels. But involving all of the essential nutrients in the diet can be tough sometimes. To make it easy for you I’ll tell you a simple green smoothie recipe that contains all the essential nutrients and is easy to make. So let’s learn how to make a green smoothie for diabetics.
Ingredients Needed For Green Smoothie
The ingredients needed for a green smoothie are easily available. These include-
- The greens
- Fruit
- Herbs and rock salt
- Lemon
- Water
The Greens
The main purpose of this green smoothie is to include salad. Fresh greens are the best for smoothies. so take 3 cups of green that is also the average salad size.
The best greens you can use individually or combined are-
- Fresh Kale (you should strip the leaves from the stem and use the leaves)
- Fresh Spinach- that you should not forget to wash before putting it in a jar.
- Romaine Lettuce
- Flat Leaf Parsley. Sometimes it is called Italian Parsley and is beneficial for diabetics.
Fruits
Unfortunately, blending greens does not taste good. That is why you should include a healthy sweetener like fruit. but remember to not overdo it. quantity is the key. These are the fruits you can include-
- pears- just like apple ¼ of pear is good enough.
- berries- Use strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries. Berries are very low carb, so have as many as you want.
Herbs and Rock Salt
Add a pinch of rock salt, cinnamon powder, and black pepper to add flavors and make it healthier. You can also add curcumin(Haldi) and methi(fenugreek). These two herbs especially have anti-diabetic properties.
Lemon
Lemon helps in reducing inflammation in diabetics. it is also known for its detoxifying effect on the body. It also helps our body get rid of harmful substances and toxin compounds. Squeeze half of a lemon to make it taste better. lemon juice is considered good for diabetes.
Water
Add 1 glass of cold water to make it drinkable. warm smoothies may not taste good. so always try to use cold water.
There are some other ingredients that you can add to your smoothie like Tulsi, Coriander, as these ingredients are proven healthy for diabetic patients.
Preparation
Now just put all these ingredients in a jar and blend for 3-4 minutes. You can add water if the smoothie seems thick. Your green smoothie is ready now, serve it in a glass and enjoy. It will improve your health for sure.
Benefits Of Smoothies
We all know the role of green vegetables in lowering our blood sugar. They also help in lowering the risks of complications caused by diabetes. The vegetables lose some nutrients when cooked. So, if we consume them in raw form they can give multiple benefits to our body. For example-
Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
Smoothies help stabilize blood sugar levels. They are made of vegetables that have almost no sugars and are rich in fibres. Fibres play an important role in slowing down the absorption of glucose, leading to reduced blood sugar levels. The nutrients present in the herbs of smoothies are also helpful in reducing blood sugar.
Reduces Hypertension
Hypertension is an abnormal increase in blood pressure. When we consume fruits and vegetables, the magnesium and phytochemicals present in them relax the blood vessels, so more blood can pass through them smoothly. thus reducing the blood pressure.
Increased Insulin Action
Smoothie is alkaline in nature. So it resolves the effects of acid that causes inflammation. The alkaline nature of smoothies helps in improving insulin action, leading to controlled blood sugar levels.
Lowers Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
Phytochemicals present in fruits and vegetables, reduce inflammation leading to blood vessels relaxation. Flavonoids also reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. When inflammation has reduced the risk of clotting in blood vessels reduces. Smoothies inhibit platelet accumulation that reduces the risk of a heart attack.
Weight Loss
Smoothies also help in losing extra pounds. Fruits and vegetables have fibres that satiate your hunger and make you feel full for a longer time. So you don’t crave unhealthy foods and eat less. Obesity is a problem in people with diabetes, but drinking smoothies can help you manage your weight.
Improves Stomach Health
Smoothies can help you get rid of constipation and provide better stomach health by slowing down the digestion process.
So, drinking smoothies can help you lower your blood sugar levels and prevent the complications caused by diabetes. A green smoothie for diabetics can work wonders in reducing blood sugar levels.
A Word From MantraCare
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