Safe And Healthy Juice Recipes For Diabetics

Juice Recipes For Diabetics

Diabetes is becoming a common issue for many Indians. It has become common amongst the youth as well as senior citizens. While many of us crave that special sugarcane juice in the summer, it is not suitable for diabetic patients. However, there are some juice recipes that are healthy for diabetics.

Here, we bring some diabetic-friendly juices which on consumption would not just satisfy their craving for juices in summers, rather it would help to keep type-2 diabetes in check too. For diabetes patients, vegetable juices serve best because they don’t add extra sugar to the body. They also keep the body hydrated, as many diabetes patients lose water through urination.

Recipe 1

Ingredients

For this juice, we would need:

• One sliced Cucumber
• One tomato
• Coriander leaves

Benefits 

• Cucumber is known for increasing water retention and maintaining hydration of the body. It contains antioxidants and helps in reducing blood sugar. 
• Tomatoes are high in fibres and are a rich source of vitamin A and K. It helps reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. There is scientific evidence that tomatoes help in keeping blood sugar levels in check.
• Coriander helps in improving digestion. It is good for the vital organs of the body like the heart and the brain. It improves immunity and helps lower blood sugar levels.

Preparation

1. Take a blender jar. Put sliced cucumber and tomato pieces. 
2. Add Coriander leaves to the blender jar. 
3. Add 1 glass of water.
4. Blend the mixture. Pour in a glass to serve.

The Cucumber-tomato-Coriander juice is ready. Drink this juice to beat the heat and reverse diabetes.

Recipe 2

Ingredients

 For this juice, we would need:

• One sliced Cucumber
• One sliced Ginger
• One lemon
• Coriander leaves

Benefits 

• Cucumber is known for increasing water retention and maintaining hydration of the body. It contains antioxidants and helps in reducing blood sugar. 
• Ginger prevents morning sickness. It helps with weight loss and prevents indigestion. It helps lower blood sugar levels and helps in keeping the heart healthy.
• Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C. It improves the health of the heart, the gut, and the kidneys. It improves the metabolism of the body.
• Coriander helps in improving digestion. It is good for the vital organs of the body like the heart and the brain. It improves immunity and helps lower blood sugar levels.

Preparation

1. In a blender jar, add sliced cucumber and ginger pieces along with coriander leaves. 
2. Add lemon juice to the blender and one glass of water.
3. Blend the mixture well. Pour it into a glass to serve.

The Cucumber-Ginger-Lemon-Coriander juice is ready. Drink it once a week and observe the changes in your blood sugar levels.

Recipe 3

Ingredients

 For this juice, we would need:

• One sliced Cucumber
• One Bitter gourd
• One green apple
• 2 tablespoon Chia seeds

Benefits

• Cucumber is known for increasing water retention and maintaining hydration of the body. It contains antioxidants and helps in reducing blood sugar. 
• Green apples are high in fibre. Thus, it promotes the health of the gut. It also acts as a prebiotic, which means it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut, helping to maintain the health of the intestines.
• Bitter gourd keeps cholesterol in check. It also helps in weight loss. Bitter gourds can reduce blood sugar levels in the body. 
• Chia seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber as well as protein. They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Preparation

1. In a blender jar, add sliced cucumber, green apple, and bitter gourd pieces.
2. Add a glass of water and 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
3. Blend this well and pour in a glass.

The Cucumber-Bitter gourd-Green apple-Chia seeds juice is ready. Regular consumption of this will help in the reduction of blood sugar levels.

Recipe 4

Ingredient

Tomato is the only ingredient required for this juice recipe. 

Try to use fresh tomatoes for this recipe. Also do not forget to wash them well before using.

Benefits

Tomato juice is a healthy option for diabetic patients. It helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

Preparation

1. Cut the tomato into small pieces.
2. Add the pieces to a blender jar and add 1 glass of water. 
3. Blend them and pour in a glass to serve.

The tomato juice is ready. It can be consumed every day to see visible results.

The above juices are beneficial for diabetes patients. They don’t just help in quenching thirst in summers, rather they also help in detoxifying the body. These juice recipes are safe and healthy for diabetics. They should be consumed along with proper diet, prescribed medication, and regular exercise. 

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