Learn how to make the best diabetic-friendly spinach smoothie with our easy recipe. And find out if spinach smoothie is safe for diabetics .

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• How To Make The Best Diabetic-friendly Spinach Smoothie (Green)

• Are Spinach Smoothies Good For Diabetics ?

•  Does spinach spike insulin ?

This diabetic friendly spinach smoothie recipe  made with spinach , avocado , almond butter unsweetened almond milk and unsweetened soy yogurt is a wonderful, healthy way to enjoy something sweet without a huge blood sugar spike  . Additionally, this dairy-free recipe is packed with fiber , protein and  low in carbohydrates . It is the ideal diabetic breakfast or snack to start your day !

Now do you want to make a vegan diabetic-friendly spinach smoothie  ? Check out our easy recipe for this popular beverage :

How To Make The Best Diabetic-friendly Spinach Smoothie (Green)

Ingredients And Why :

Spinach : Why ? Spinach is a non-starchy veggie, a rich source of fiber , a low-glycemic index food , low in carbohydrate and super-low in calories ! What else !

Avocado : Avocados are low in carbohydrates, good source of fiber and has a low glycemic index of 15 which means they have little effect on blood sugar levels. Also they are loaded with healthy fats (feel full longer) therefore they may help with weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity .

Additionally, avocado provides a creamy texture to smoothies without adding too many extra calories.

Almond butter : Diabetics can consume almond butter. It has little carbs but a lot of fiber, healthy fats (like monounsaturated fat ) , and protein. And this aids in controlling the after-meal spike in blood sugar and insulin levels.

Unsweetened Almond Milk :  This creamy dairy alternative is a more secure and healthy milk alternative to dairy milk. Almond milk is low in calories which making it an excellent choices for diabetics.

Unsweetened Soy Yogurt : Yogurt made from soy has healthful, unsaturated fats and has protein levels comparable to those of yogurt made from cow’s milk. Additionally, soy products have been found in trials to lower blood sugar and cholesterol, particularly in diabetics.

It is also a good way to thicken the smoothies.

Vanilla Extract : Help you to bolster your smoothie’s sweetness without giving you a sugar crush .

Recipe : (2 Servings )

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 avocado (pitted)
• 2 tablespoons Almond butter ( or natural Peanut Butter)
• 1/2 cup plain Soy Yogurt ( or Vegan Greek yogurt )
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice

Method : 

Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy! If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more liquid milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined. Have a wonderful day and stay healthy!

Nutritional values ( per serving) :

• Serving : 250ml
• Calories : 258 ;
• Protein : 7.4g ;
• Carbohydrates :  16g ;
• Dietary Fiber : 6g ;
• Total Sugars : 6.4g ;
• Total Fat : 19.8g ;
• Saturated Fat : 2.6g  ;
• cholesterol : 0mg ;
• Sodium : 80mg ;
• Vitamin D : 0mcg ;
• Calcium : 227mg ;
• Iron :2mg ;
• Potassium : 433mg ;

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Form more information about diabetic smoothies and the best ingredients to use , check out our post What Is A Good Smoothie For A Diabetic ?

Are Spinach Smoothies Good For Diabetics ?

Yes ! But it Depends ! 

Yes , spinach smoothie is good for diabetics because spinach has low carbohydrate content (1 cup of raw spinach has only 1 gram (g) of carbohydrates ) , has a low glycemic index , is rich source of fiber ( Soluble Fiber) ,  and packed with antioxidants such as vitamin A (94 percent of the daily value, or DV) .

Also Due to its soluble fiber spinach doesn’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels and helps to control diabetes .

Additionally, spinach is low in calories which is important for diabetics. For example 1 cup of raw spinach has only 7 calories .

But it depends, as this is only true if you make your spinach smoothie with the right ingredients and in the right amounts. I mean you should include , with spinach,  ingredients that are low on the GI (glycemic index) and glycemic load, meaning they won’t cause spikes in blood sugar .

If you want more tips about how to make a good diabetic smoothie check out our article What Is A good Smoothie For A Diabetic ?

Does Spinach Spike Insulin ?

No, spinach does not spike insulin levels . Why ?

In fact, spinach is low in carbohydrates, the larger the carbohydrate level, the greater the impact on blood sugar . ( 1 cup of raw spinach has only 1 gram (g) of carbohydrates )

Secondly , spinach is also high in fiber . Unlike other types of carbs, fiber does not raise blood sugar levels since it is not digested. Also Soluble fiber helps lower blood sugar levels. Which can help to regulate blood sugar levels and slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. (1 cup of cooked spinach have 4.3 grams of fiber about 17 percent of the daily intake)

Finally , spinach has a low glycemic index  and foods that are low on the glycemic index aren’t likely to cause spikes in your blood sugar levels after you eat them .

If you want more about spinach smoothie benefits  check out our article What Are The Benefits Of Spinach Smoothie ?

 

 

 

Note : Speak with your doctor or dietician for more information on eating a healthy diet for diabetes.

Source : 

• Written By NDTV Food Desk : Diabetes: How Spinach Helps Manage Blood Sugar Levels Naturally ( October 23, 2018)
  www.ndtv.com/food/diabetes-how-spinach-helps-manage-blood-sugar-levels-naturally-1936318
• Written By Jessica Bruso : Spinach & Blood Sugar (December 02, 2018)
  healthyeating.sfgate.com/spinach-blood-sugar-10923.html

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