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Tropical flavors are always popular in smoothies. And this tasty contribution is from Sylvie at GourmandeInTheKitchen. You’ll find the recipe over on the next page.
Getting the right balance for a healthy smoothie is important, especially if you want to watch your calorie intake, or need to avoid too much sugar – even if it is natural sugar. See our comments on the next page.
Remember if there are more calories in a smoothie than you wish to consume at a given time, you can drink a smaller quantity, say half. You could then have the second glass for a snack mid-morning or later in the day.
Sylvie says there is …
… a veritable medley of bold flavors along with loads of nutrients mingling together in this icy delight. Juicy, sweet mango, pineapple and orange offer a nice boost of vitamin C along with a hint of acidity.
The bromelain in the pineapple helps with digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. The carrots add a bit more natural sweetness along with a nice dose of beta-carotene, and a touch of ginger brings a little heat and more digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Please turn to the Next Page (click button below) for the Tropical Smoothie with Sugar-Balancing Yogurt and Oats recipe …
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Recipe: Tropical Smoothie with Sugar-Balancing Yogurt and Oats
Serves 1-2; approx 180-360 cals
Ingredients:
- 2 medium Carrots, grated or in chunks as your blender can cope
- ½ cup/70g frozen Mango
- 1/4 cup/46g frozen Pineapple
- The juice of half a medium juice Orange
- 4 oz/113g plain whole milk Yogurt (I like sheep’s milk here)
- ½ inch piece of Ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tbs Oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup Coconut Water, or plain water to adjust thickness
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Whole grains like oats, quinoa and other healthy whole grains reduce the risk of blood sugar spikes, are full of fiber and help fill you up. Dr Cherie explains …
Dietary fiber inhibits sudden spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels by slowing the digestion and absorption of glucose from the small intestine. Due to these effects, regularly consuming fiber greatly helps in both the prevention and management of diabetes and other conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure and colorectal cancers.
While these 5 Strategies for Smoothies for Diabetics are ones we have regularly recommended on Drink Me Healthy for healthy smoothies, it’s good to be able to give them in answer to questions from diabetics. However, we again strongly recommend you discuss the strategies with your own health professional in case you have specific needs that vary – we are all, after all, unique individuals with unique and individual needs.
Dr Cherie finishes her article with this …
When prepared the right way, smoothies can generally supply individuals with hyperglycemia or diabetes with healthy doses of good carbohydrates and other high-quality nutrients. By considering the information I’ve presented and following the strategies I’ve outlined, you can greatly increase the overall nutritional value of your smoothies without sending your blood sugar levels spiraling out of control.
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