One of THE biggest questions that arise is about
whether or not diabetics should consume green smoothies. Here is how it goes??.
First, you should know that I am not a doctor, and
that absolutely nothing in this post should be taken as medical advice. Always
work with your doctor before making any dietary or lifestyle changes when you
have a medical condition, such as diabetes. Keep in mind that your results may
vary from somebody else’s.
The biggest concern that diabetics have about
green smoothies is their sugar content. It is true that fruit contains glucose
(and fructose).
People with metabolic disorders such as diabetes
should strictly monitor their carbohydrate intake – including the amount of sugar
that they get from each meal. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t have any
fruit, or that green smoothies are not for you.
Fresh, whole fruits, as well as blended green
smoothies not only provide a healthy way for diabetics to get more fruits and vegetables
in their diet, green smoothies also may help reverse some of the diet and
lifestyle problems that exacerbate diabetes, or contributes to its progression.
Potential Ways Green Smoothies Benefit Diabetics
I can’t precisely tell you exactly what it is
about green smoothies that lower (and normalize) abnormal blood sugar in
certain individuals with type 2 diabetes. I don’t believe that there is a
specific fruit or vegetable combination that does the trick. Instead, a daily
green smoothie kicks off a chain-reaction of lifestyle changes that reduce or
eliminate the factors that exacerbate the disease, and reverses the condition
in some individuals.
The top three benefits of green smoothies for type
2 diabetes are:
1 – Weight Loss: Excess weight is a known
risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Those who lose weight through diet and
exercise are often able to reverse and effectively manage their diabetes. Green
smoothies are a potent weight loss strategy that boosts fruit and vegetable
intake.
2 – Energy to Exercise: Exercise is another method
that is known to reduce the symptoms and severity of diabetes. The overwhelming
majority of those I’ve interviewed who drink green smoothies report having more
energy and exercising. Green smoothies are fitness food! Check out Michele’s story of how her daily green
smoothie habit lead to her entire family running a 5K, and her running a half
marathon!
3 – Healthier Diet Overall: Green smoothies are a step
toward a diet and lifestyle overhaul that inevitably follows. The overwhelming
majority of people I’ve interviewed who drink green smoothies on a regular
basis also consume much less processed foods. Their diet evolves in a direction
of plant-based, lower calorie, higher nutrition, health-supporting. I have
experienced this in my own life as well.
Before green smoothies, I’d be lucky to get one
serving of vegetables a day. Today, I will consume more than 12 servings of
fruits and vegetables, most of which are in my green smoothies! Get more
information about Smoothies here: http://tinyurl.com/grfaly9
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