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Juicing for diabetics can be very helpful in controlling blood sugar, and managing related conditions like ensuring health of vital organs, preventing damage to eyes, reducing swellings and fluid retention and general detoxification. However, care should be taken to use the right ingredients such that juices have low sugar/carb content and are high in necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Vegetables and fruits are among the healthiest foods on earth. Not only do pure juiced fruits and vegetables in their raw state taste wonderful, they also provide wholesome nutrition to the body. Juicing is emerging as an excellent means for diabetics to get more fruits and vegetables in their diet, with several benefits. Here are a few key ones:
Excessive body weight is the leading cause of developing . Not surprisingly, weight loss can result in reversal of diabetes in a number of cases. Juicing is a healthy and effective way to support a weight-loss program
A healthy diet is important in managing your diabetes, and vegetables are essential in a balanced diabetes diet. Rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, but low in calories and carbohydrates, vegetables make an excellent diabetes-friendly menu option.
Some vegetables are known to help manage diabetes. Asparagus may help the body regulate blood sugar levels. Cucumber, cauliflower, tomatoes, and brussels sprouts are good foods for diabetes management. Manganese may help managing diabetes by lowering insulin resistance. Manganese may improve glucose metabolism. Parsley, carrots, cabbage, collard greens, endive, celery, beet greens, broccoli, and spinach are excellent sources of manganese. Blueberries, pineapple, and strawberries are some of the fruits that contain manganese. Broccoli also contains vitamin C which may help prevent diabetes.
recommends that you consume at least three to five servings of non-starchy vegetables daily. A single serving of raw, whole vegetables is 1 cup, and a serving of vegetable juice is 1/2 cup. Juicing is a good way to fulfil your daily recommended intake of vegetables
Regular is imperative for diabetes management. Vegetable juices are fitness foods that help in keeping energy levels high and prevent fatigue from exercising. Juices can also be combined with plant based protein powders (eg. hemp seed) to further enhance post exercise recovery.
Diabetes can have several debilitating health effects – from swelling and fluid retention to vital organs like kidneys, liver and heart to eye problems. Juices can help prevent many of these – depending on ingredients that go into them.
Following is a list of some vegetable and fruits which are helpful in managing diabetes itself as well as a number of other health conditions resulting from it:
GREEN APPLE may help to slow carbohydrate digestion, slow glucose absorption, and stimulate the pancreas. Green apples are lower in sugar than red apples, but should still be used sparingly when juicing for diabetes.
ASPARAGUS may help to regulate blood sugar levels.
GREEN BEANS may help to stabilize blood sugar.
contains Charantin, Polypeptide P, and Oleanolic Acid Glycosides which may help to .
BLUEBERRIES are wonderful for juicing for diabetics. They are high in phyto-chemicals, and may help and improve insulin sensitivity.
BROCCOLI has more vitamin C than an orange, contains beta-carotene, promotes healthy vision, is anti-inflammatory, and has nutrients that support detox. It is a wonderful addition when juicing for diabetics.
CARROTS may help to stimulate and improve overall liver function, and may help reduce insulin resistance. Yes, carrots have quite a bit of sugar, so go easy on these.
CELERY may help to cleanse the digestive system of uric acid.
CRANBERRIES help to fight inflammation, and may be beneficial for those battling with diabetes.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS French green beans are said to help prevent macular degeneration and reduce pressure in the eyes. Juice or eat at least 4 a day.
RED GRAPEFRUIT have antioxidants that may help to lower high blood sugar levels.
MILK THISTLE has long been recognized as being helpful for liver problems. But it also , the master anti-oxidant when juicing for diabetics.
RED ONIONS are very high in antioxidants, and may improve blood sugar balance.
RASPBERRIES may help to protect against macular degeneration. Raspberries have high levels of antioxidants that may help to reduce inflammation.
SPINACH has the antioxidant beta-carotene, an anti-inflammatory agent helpful to diabetics.
TOMATOES may help to keep blood sugar levels under control. They contain lycopene, an important antioxidant.
WATERMELON may help to lower blood pressure, important when juicing for diabetics.
To get you started, here are a couple of easy juice recipes.
As always, please consult your doctor or dietician before making any dietary or lifestyle changes as individual results may vary and suggestions made here may not be suitable for everyone.
This juice contains the top five vegetables that produce natural insulin.
Makes 200ml (7fl oz)
100 g (3 ½ oz) Brussels sprouts
100 g (3 ½ oz) carrots
100 g (3 ½ oz) artichokes
100 g (3 ½ oz) green beans
100 g (3 ½ oz) lettuce
½ lemon or ½ ginger
Wash all the vegetables and juice them with the lemon or ginger. Serve decorated with slivers of carrots if you like.
Optional : One apple with the skin
Nutritional value:
Vitamin A 31,642 iu
Vitamin C 145 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Energy 186 calories
This is a great juice if your body feels bloated or if there is water retention. All the ingredients in this juice contain high levels of zinc and potassium which help in reducing swelling due to water retention.
Makes 200 ml (7 fl oz)
125g (4oz) asparagus spears
10 dandelion leaves
125g (4 oz) melon
175g (6 oz) cucumber
200g (7 oz) pear
Trim the woody bits off the asparagus spears. Roll the dandelion leaves into a ball and juice them with the asparagus. Peel and juice the melon. Juice the cucumber and pear with their skins. Whizz everything in a blender and serve in a tall glass with ice cubes.
Nutritional values:
Vitamin A 5018 iu
Vitamin C 87 mg
Potassium 1,235 mg
Zinc 1.36 mg
Energy 215 calories
I hope you enjoy these recipes and find it useful to include healthy juices in your diet plan. Juicing for diabetics has a number of benefits but it is equally beneficial for non-diabetics as well! However, please remember that vegetable juices do not contain nearly as much fiber as whole vegetables; a lot of the fiber in vegetables comes from skin and seeds, which are often eliminated during juicing. So keep eating whole vegetables, too.
Cheers!
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