![]() Green Smoothie Recipes For Type 2 Diabetes. One of THE biggest questions I get is about whether or not diabetics should consume green smoothies. I will attempt to answer this question in this post. 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. My doctor has discontinued ALL of my medications for high blood pressure, and I am no longer taking ANY insulin for my type 2 diabetes. I also have WAY more energy, I sleep better, and I am much more focused at work.”And then there was Allan from California. If you want to lose weight and feel healthier, high protein smoothies are a great fitness snack that can help you pack in vitamins and minerals, as well as helping. Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: I’m drinking green smoothies, and you said they were low calorie, high nutrition! Why have I GAINED two pounds in the last two weeks? Here are 25 of the best green smoothie recipes you will ever taste! They are the most delicious, most raved about recipes that I have ever created! These juice recipes will help you lose 7lbs in 7 days. While these juices will help you lose weight fast, they still provide the nutrients the body needs to. Since I began incorporating green smoothies into my lifestyle, my blood sugar numbers are excellent. My A1. C number is currently 6. Need to detox your diet? These 13 green smoothie recipes are so tasty you’ll forget you’re getting a healthy dose of vegetables. Browse healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, snack & dinner. Get exercise & workout routines, plus weight-loss tips, beauty advice and eco-friendly ideas at Whole Living. MOST POPULAR articles. Detox Diet Week: The 7 Day Weight Loss Cleanse; Detox Water: The Top 25 Recipes for Fast Weight Loss; 8 Detox Smoothie Recipes for a Fast. In this book, I’m going to show you how you can get rid of processed and fast foods, start drinking delicious smoothies made with healthy ingredients, lose weight. GREEN SMOOTHIES. GREEN SMOOTHIE 101; RECIPES; BLENDERS; GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE; ENJOY YOUR LIFE. Find Your Passion; Quit Your Day Job & Do What You Love;. December 19, 2011 Written by Joanna; 8 Comments; Smoothie Recipes For Kids (and Adults): Healthy Green Smoothies Even Picky Eaters Can Enjoy! My fasting numbers are around 1. I eat. These current numbers reflect readings after having had my medication (Metformin) dose cut in half.”He continued by saying, “I have lost 4. Two other stories I’ve published came from two women who were pre- diabetic and taking Metformin (an anti- diabetes medication). My blood sugar numbers have gone down and my A1. C is now 5. 4, well within normal range. My diabetes counselor has halved my Metformin dose.”Trisha was also on Metformin. I no longer take Metformin. My blood sugar dropped from 1. I use just enough fruits in green smoothies to balance out the taste of the greens, not to disguise it. My blood sugar only goes up slightly after a green smoothie. Others with diabetes would have to find out what works for them.”Cara’s Recipe. I rotate between chard, collard greens, spinach and kale)1 cup frozen or fresh fruit (I rotate berries, pineapple, pomegranate seeds/arils, mango, grapes, etc.)1 to 2 tablespoons ground flax seed or chia seed. Trisha’s Recipe. 4 cups of leafy greens (spinach, kale, cabbage, beet greens, etc.) 2 tablespoons chia seeds (soaked)2 tablespoons flax seeds. Top with ice and water and blend. Lana’s Green Smoothie. Handful of spinach. Blast all the ingredients in a Nutri Bullet and enjoy! Makes around 8 to 1. Calories: 3. 43 . I have tested before having a green smoothie in the morning and then went to an exercise class, tested again, and it made blood sugar go into the normal range. Example: Morning blood sugar was 1. Normal range! Barbara’s Green Smoothie. I have a green smoothie every morning for breakfast and it is: 1 small orange, peeled. Calories: 2. 39 . There’s nothing better than a Nutriblast in the morning! The more careful I am with the ingredients, the less impact green smoothies have on my blood sugar level. Since I have been making green smoothies and eating at least a 5. I have cut my insulin use in more than half! I can’t wait to see my A1. C next month! I drink one every morning when I wake up and take my medication. My diabetes is Prednisone- induced, so I have to take insulin (Novalin NPH 2. I take my Prednisone. I have a nutritious green smoothie and it has minimal impact on my blood sugar. As a result, I don’t have to take my Novalog Pen like I would with a normal breakfast. Suzanna’s Green Smoothie. Stevia if I wish to have it sweeter. Calories: 3. 45 . Makes the full Bullet, about 2. I drink two shakes per day. Sometimes three during the hot days as I make them ice cold and they are very refreshing. They keep the blood sugar stable, yet deliver an extreme burst of energy. I can play tennis for two hours after having this little shake, performing at high level. Never feel any high- followed- by- crash. It’s amazing how great the green shakes work. Chris’ Green Smoothie. I use Kale and arugula too) (recipe is for 2 cups spinach) 1 medium banana, peeled 1/2 small avocado. Calories: 2. 82 . Protein powder & Chia seeds added last. Calories: 4. 76 . Last November, we made some changes. Green Smoothies top the list. He no longer takes Humalog (was taking 1. He is still taking Lantus (1. His blood sugar is under control!!! His average is 1. No more spikes! He has lost 5. We just finished a 4 day cleanse Fruits & veggies ONLY He did great if anything his sugar ran a bit low & had to eat more & often. I kept track of everything & checked his sugar hourly. Morning lemon water and chia seeds are a big key. Roz’s Green Smoothie. Current blend (Autumn in Australia) is – Ice water. Handful dandelion greens* Handful chickweed*Several sprigs of mint and parsley*3 small leaves spinach*Half large avocado. Chia seeds – 2 teaspoons. Plain yogurt – about 1/2 cup Frozen berries* Fresh from my garden. Blend using more yogurt to thicken or more water to dilute as required. I have home made green smoothies every second day on average, usually for breakfast, as this suits my lifestyle best. My blood sugar levels are good following this sort of blend. If other fruit (e. Diabetic- Friendly Green Smoothie Recipes Submitted by Deb C. Banana- Avo- Plum. Calories: 2. 58 . For the first week, I checked my blood sugar before and one hour and two hours after my green smoothies. My fingers were so sore that week but what I learned is that the smoothies seem to have a normalizing affect on my blood sugar level instead of increasing it. After the smoothies, my one and two hour blood sugar measurements never increased by more than 2. That’s amazing! Diabetic- Friendly “Green Ice Creams” Submitted by Kathleen. Chocolate Ice Cream(makes two servings) 1 cup coconut milk. Blend on medium speed in a high- speed blender or food processor. Calories: 2. 86 . I vary the ingredients, sometimes adding berries instead of apple juice concentrate, and cocoa powder in the morning oatmeal smoothie. My daily glucose readings are continuing to drop. In May, my fasting morning reading was anywhere from 1. My morning fasting glucose readings now range from 1. My 1. 4 day average is now 1. Weight loss has been extremely slow, only about 1 pound a month, but energy level has increased and I have much less problems with foot neuropathy. I am 7. 1 and moderately active. Smoothie Recipe From Dr. Colin Lowe. 1 apple. Makes three day supply. Pancreas started producing required insulin, lost 2. 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