Beet Juice Recipe : A healthy way of getting beetroot benefits in diabetes
Beetroot juice comes packed with variety of nutrients and health benefits. Beets have good quantity of antioxidants, folate, potassium and other nutrients that are good for your health in general, but according to some research, beets may be especially beneficial for people with diabetes.
So today, let's look at a DIY beetroot juice recipe that you can easily make at home and can freshen the mood your loved ones!!
But before that, let's look at some of the most basic questions that you should know as a diabetic.
Beetroot Glycemic Index
Beetroot has a glycemic index (GI) between 60 to 65.
GI is a scale that ranks all food items on the basis of their ability to increase blood sugar. On the basis of ranking.
Can beet juice lower blood sugar?
It cannot be definitely said that beet juice can be used for reducing blood sugar levels. But, there are some nutrients such as phytochemicals, that might help in regulating effect on glucose and insulin in a diabetic.
As mentioned before, it's not a concrete solution and there's no guarantee at it, therefore, it's best to consult a doctor and they will give you the best advice on drinking beets juice in diabetes.
How long does beetroot juice take to work?
The positive effects of drinking beets juice for diabetes may be felt in as little as three hours, and may last around 12 hours after ingestion.
One of the benefit of drinking beet juice might be controlled blood pressure, due to the nitrates that are present within it. Nitrates are helpful in improving overall blood circulation by enlarging blood vessels, so that blood can flow properly.
Best time to drink beetroot juice in diabetes
Beet juice might help in opening the blood vessels, which may give you more stamina and energy. Therefore, you may consider drinking beetroot juice in the morning.
This might help in remaining more energized throughout the day .
Beetroot Juice Recipe
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Ingredients :
- 1 medium or large beetroot
- 1 large Apple
- 2 - 3 Carrots
- 1 Lemon
Directions :
- Wash all vegetables under fresh running water.
- With a sharp knife, Cut beetroot, apple, carrots in small peices for blending.
- Put all vegetables in the blender and blend until you see transforming it into a liquid paste.
- Pour out the drink into a glass or jar as per your convenience and add lemon to it. It's ready to be served!!
If the paste is very thick, you can add some drinking water to it. Plus, you can add some salt for enhancing the taste.
But, salt additional salt should be added only after consultation with a qualified professional doctor, as many diabetics also suffer from high blood pressure issues. Therefore, additional salt might affect the health.
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