The use of juices should be done with great care by those with diabetes, as they normally contain very high levels of sugar, such as orange juice or grape juice, for example, which should therefore be avoided. Therefore, it is recommended to eat something with a low glycemic index, such as wholemeal toast, to avoid excessive increases in blood sugar levels.
Some great examples of juices that diabetics can drink without guilt are those prepared with ingredients such as watermelon, celery, apple and yacon potatoes, because they contain ingredients that help control blood sugar. See how to prepare.
1. Watermelon juice with celery
Ingredients
- 3 slices of watermelon
- about 5 centimeters of aipo thallus
Preparation mode
Pass the ingredients through a food processor or centrifuge or blend in a blender, adding a little water to help blending more easily.
2. Guava juice with lemon
Ingredients
- 4 peeled guavas
- juice of 2 lemons
Preparation mode
Blend the ingredients in a blender and then drink, without sweetening.
3. Tangerine juice with papaya
Ingredients
- 4 peeled tangerines
- 1 papaya papaya
Preparation mode
Blend the ingredients in a blender and drink immediately, without straining or sweetening. If necessary add a little water to make it more liquid.
4. Apple juice with pumpkin
This recipe is excellent for diabetes because it has a low glycemic index due to its composition of seeds and other ingredients, such as ginger, which control blood sugar levels.
This juice can be taken daily as a snack or breakfast and should be ingested immediately after preparation, as it can oxidize and change the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 apples with peel
- 1 cup of lemon juice
- mint leaves to taste
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raw pumpkin
- 1 cm of ginger
Preparation mode
Blend all the ingredients in a blender and drink immediately, without sweetening.
This home remedy, in addition to being effective against diabetes, is very nutritious as it contains useful vitamins to strengthen the immune system, reducing the risk of diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.
5. Yacon potato juice
Yacon potatoes are good for diabetes because they contain fructooligosaccharides and inulin, substances that are not digested by the digestive system, having the same effect as fiber. Therefore, they can be consumed by patients with diabetes to help control blood sugar levels.
This yacon potato juice can be consumed daily, but the endocrinologist must be aware that the patient is ingesting this natural remedy. This is because food can influence blood glucose levels and the effectiveness of diabetes medications.
Ingredients
- 1 glass of mineral or coconut water
- 5 to 6 cm sliced raw yacon potatoes
Preparation mode
Blend the ingredients in a blender, strain and drink afterwards.
Yacon potatoes, in addition to helping to control diabetes, also help to lose weight, by increasing satiety, containing few calories and also helping to control problems such as constipation, for example.
6. Pear juice with grapefruit
Pear and grapefruit juice is another excellent option for those with diabetes because it is rich in potassium, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 cinnamon stick
Preparation mode
Blend the pears and grapefruit in a blender and then add a cinnamon stick to improve the flavor, if necessary.
7. Melon juice with passion fruit
Ingredients
- 2 slices of melon
- pulp of 4 passion fruits
Preparation mode
Blend all the ingredients in a blender and drink immediately, without straining or sweetening.
