Healthy recipe for diabetes: Spinach or sorrel curry leaves (ambat chukka) smoothie

Dr Manjiri Puranik, weight loss expert, Insta Sculpt gives a healthy recipe for diabetics.

If you are a diabetic then you know why it is necessary to eat more fresh produce than processed or packaged foods. Most diabetics are advised to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet as it ensures proper fibre intake, helps lower cholesterol, lose weight and control blood sugar levels. But at times it could be difficult to eat three to four servings of vegetables with your meal. To overcome this deficit, having a smoothie can be beneficial. Juicing helps you get essential minerals and vitamins from vegetables and is a better option than junk food during snack time. Here Dr Manjiri Puranik, weight loss expert, Insta Sculpt gives a healthy green smoothie recipe for diabetics.

Ingredient:

• Spinach or palak: five to six leaves

Or

• Ambat chukka or sorrel curry leaves: 10 to 12 of them

Additional ingredients:

• Betel leaf/pan: One leaf
• Tulsi or holy basil leaves: One handful
• Mint or pudina leaves: One handful
• Curry leaves or kadi patta: Five to six pieces
• One or two fruits: Choose from either apple / guava / banana / chickoo / pear
• A glass of water
• A pinch of cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, rock salt and a lemon

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend at high speed. Pour all the contents in a glass and squeeze half a lemon to it. To enhance its taste add a pinch of cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper and rock salt. Don t strain the juice. Drink this smoothie fresh and don t store it in the fridge for too long. Here is a diet plan to control blood sugar better.

Tip:

A smoothie has higher fibre content than juice. However, it can still not be considered as a meal replacement for diabetics. Ensure that you eat a balanced diet with at least two servings of vegetables with chapatti or brown rice to cover your daily fibre content.

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