DIABETIC SMOOTHIES
If you’re diabetic, you need to get your doctor’s permission before drinking smoothies, because
even though they’re full of nutrients, some of them are still high in sugar. You’re probably a fair
hand at picking out the low-glycemic fruits and veggies, but you still need to be careful. Avoid fruits
if you can, or at least use only low-glycemic ones, and stick to mostly fiber-rich smoothies rather
than juices to avoid insulin spikes.
Now that you understand what to keep away from, let’s talk about how beneficial smoothies can
be for a diabetic. Especially if you’re adding savory smoothies to your diet instead of fruity ones,
you’re truly doing great things for yourself. Because you’re going to drink the smoothie slowly
instead of eating it, you’re going to reap the benefits of longer, more sustained energy without
worrying about insulin spikes.
About 85 percent of diabetics are overweight, and if you’re one of them, smoothies may just help
you get back on track. Especially if you’re a diet-controlled diabetic, you can really benefit from
adding a smoothie or two into your daily diet. Get in the habit of having one for breakfast, then
another at some other point during the day. They’re great as afternoon snacks to tide you over until
dinner. Because they help you feel full and provide a ton of nutrients, you’ll most likely find yourself
losing weight.
Since weight loss is an essential step on your road back to wellness, smoothies can be a valuable
addition to your diet. Read on to find some diabetic-friendly smoothie recipes to get you started.
Taste of Italy xxx
A bit reminiscent of spaghetti sauce, this tastes great and has amazing benefits for your health as well.
You’re gonna love it!
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, de-stemmed
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 green onions
• 3 oregano leaves
Blend all ingredients together. If you’d like, add some black or cayenne pepper to really snazz it up!
Yield: About 2 cups.
Super Popeye xxx
This smoothie is packed with antioxidants, detoxifiers, and low-glycemic foods that help reverse insulin
resistance. Plus the fiber will slow sugar absorption down even further. It tastes green and delicious, but if
this flavor is too “green” for you, just add another cucumber or substitute a banana for the artichoke.
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 artichoke heart
• 1 carrot
• 1 cucumber, quartered
Blend the spinach and broccoli first, then the artichoke, carrot, and cucumber. This is a richly
flavored juice and absolutely incredible from a health and diabetic point of view.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Skinny Margarita Smoothie xxx
For those margarita nights with the girls, don’t feel left out! You’ll find this is a pretty good substitution. If
you prefer, feel free to juice it instead of blending.
• 4 celery stalks
• 2 apples, cored and quartered
• 2 limes, peeled
• 1 cup water
Pulse the celery first, and then blend in the apples and the limes. Stir gently and enjoy!
Yield: About 3 cups.
Citrus Serum xxx
This high-fiber, citrus smoothie allows you to get all that juicy, morning flavor you may ordinarily be
missing since juice alone may be off the table due to its sugar content. This is low glycemic and packed with
healing vitamins.
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1 grapefruit, peeled
Blend all three fruits, and stir. Enjoy.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Slender Sauce xxx
A combination of a low glycemic load, high fiber, and a large quantity of antioxidants and blood sugar
stabilizers make this the near-perfect diabetic smoothie. Better still, it’s low calorie. It even tastes like a
decadent Bloody Mary. The citrus helps prevent oxidation, so feel free to take this one with you for lunch.
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 tomato
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 lemon wedge, peeled
• 1/4 lime, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pulse the celery, tomato, and horseradish. Next, add the lemon, lime, and pepper. Enjoy.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Diabetic Energy Smoothie xxx
The phytonutrients and antioxidants in this smoothie will send your energy levels through the roof without
danger of an insulin spike. This one’s citrusy and just a bit earthy.
• 1/2 sweet potato
• 1 handful wheatgrass
• 1/2 lemon, peeled
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 inch slice ginger
• 1/2 cup water
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces.
Blend all ingredients together. The lemon protects it from oxidation, so prepare it in the morning,
and bring it along to work.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Slow Burn xxx
This yummy twist on traditional, vegetable juice flavor is delicious, and the capsaicin in the pepper gives
some extra love to those trying to reverse insulin resistance.
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 tomato
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 2 carrots
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, de-stemmed
Blend all of your ingredients together. If you can tolerate it, feel free to add more than 1/2 the
pepper, as it’s one of the main healthpromoting ingredients.
Yield: About 2 cups.
The Dish on Celery
The Good: In addition to all of the great antioxidants and nutrients in celery, it’s a great diet
food, because it’s what’s known as a “negative-calorie food.” This means when you eat (or
drink) celery, your body actually uses more calories digesting it than the celery contains. In
other words, you lose weight eating it! Pretty cool, huh?
The Bad: There really isn’t a downside to celery. It’s a great ingredient to lighten up your juice,
and the flavor isn’t unpleasant.
Spicy Lemonade xxx
A zesty spin on lemonade, including a surprise kick of jalapeño. The capsaicin in the jalapeño has actually
been shown to cure diabetes in mice.
• 3 lemons, peeled
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, de-stemmed
• 1 cucumber, quartered
• 2 cup water
Blend all ingredients together. As with many of the others, you can take this one to work with you
because the citric acid slows down the oxidation.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Slow Down the Sugar Juice xxx
Deliciously green and filling, the apple and cucumber lend a light sweetness that makes this smoothie
satisfying. The chlorophyll and flavonoids, along with other nutrients, make this a tasty, low-glycemic meal
replacement or snack.
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1/2 cucumber, quartered
• 1/4 lemon, peeled
• 2 kale leaves
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 stalk celery
• 1/4 bulb fennel
Blend all ingredients together.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Gingered Pear xxx
This is a really nice drink that’s cool and refreshing. If you’d like to add some cayenne or jalapeño pepper to
give it some spice, feel free.
• 1/2 inch slice ginger
• 1 pear, cored and quartered
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1 cucumber, quartered
• 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
Yield: About 2 cups.
The Dish on Cinnamon
The Good: Cinnamon is an amazing spice that helps fight wrinkles, promotes clotting,
contributes to regulating blood sugar levels, and boosts cognitive function and memory. It’s
also an antibacterial and tastes delicious!
The Bad: Cinnamon has a very distinct flavor that may taste good to you only with very
specific foods or other spices.
If you’re diabetic, you need to get your doctor’s permission before drinking smoothies, because
even though they’re full of nutrients, some of them are still high in sugar. You’re probably a fair
hand at picking out the low-glycemic fruits and veggies, but you still need to be careful. Avoid fruits
if you can, or at least use only low-glycemic ones, and stick to mostly fiber-rich smoothies rather
than juices to avoid insulin spikes.
Now that you understand what to keep away from, let’s talk about how beneficial smoothies can
be for a diabetic. Especially if you’re adding savory smoothies to your diet instead of fruity ones,
you’re truly doing great things for yourself. Because you’re going to drink the smoothie slowly
instead of eating it, you’re going to reap the benefits of longer, more sustained energy without
worrying about insulin spikes.
About 85 percent of diabetics are overweight, and if you’re one of them, smoothies may just help
you get back on track. Especially if you’re a diet-controlled diabetic, you can really benefit from
adding a smoothie or two into your daily diet. Get in the habit of having one for breakfast, then
another at some other point during the day. They’re great as afternoon snacks to tide you over until
dinner. Because they help you feel full and provide a ton of nutrients, you’ll most likely find yourself
losing weight.
Since weight loss is an essential step on your road back to wellness, smoothies can be a valuable
addition to your diet. Read on to find some diabetic-friendly smoothie recipes to get you started.
Taste of Italy xxx
A bit reminiscent of spaghetti sauce, this tastes great and has amazing benefits for your health as well.
You’re gonna love it!
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, de-stemmed
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 green onions
• 3 oregano leaves
Blend all ingredients together. If you’d like, add some black or cayenne pepper to really snazz it up!
Yield: About 2 cups.
Super Popeye xxx
This smoothie is packed with antioxidants, detoxifiers, and low-glycemic foods that help reverse insulin
resistance. Plus the fiber will slow sugar absorption down even further. It tastes green and delicious, but if
this flavor is too “green” for you, just add another cucumber or substitute a banana for the artichoke.
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 artichoke heart
• 1 carrot
• 1 cucumber, quartered
Blend the spinach and broccoli first, then the artichoke, carrot, and cucumber. This is a richly
flavored juice and absolutely incredible from a health and diabetic point of view.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Skinny Margarita Smoothie xxx
For those margarita nights with the girls, don’t feel left out! You’ll find this is a pretty good substitution. If
you prefer, feel free to juice it instead of blending.
• 4 celery stalks
• 2 apples, cored and quartered
• 2 limes, peeled
• 1 cup water
Pulse the celery first, and then blend in the apples and the limes. Stir gently and enjoy!
Yield: About 3 cups.
Citrus Serum xxx
This high-fiber, citrus smoothie allows you to get all that juicy, morning flavor you may ordinarily be
missing since juice alone may be off the table due to its sugar content. This is low glycemic and packed with
healing vitamins.
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1 grapefruit, peeled
Blend all three fruits, and stir. Enjoy.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Slender Sauce xxx
A combination of a low glycemic load, high fiber, and a large quantity of antioxidants and blood sugar
stabilizers make this the near-perfect diabetic smoothie. Better still, it’s low calorie. It even tastes like a
decadent Bloody Mary. The citrus helps prevent oxidation, so feel free to take this one with you for lunch.
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 tomato
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 lemon wedge, peeled
• 1/4 lime, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pulse the celery, tomato, and horseradish. Next, add the lemon, lime, and pepper. Enjoy.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Diabetic Energy Smoothie xxx
The phytonutrients and antioxidants in this smoothie will send your energy levels through the roof without
danger of an insulin spike. This one’s citrusy and just a bit earthy.
• 1/2 sweet potato
• 1 handful wheatgrass
• 1/2 lemon, peeled
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 inch slice ginger
• 1/2 cup water
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces.
Blend all ingredients together. The lemon protects it from oxidation, so prepare it in the morning,
and bring it along to work.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Slow Burn xxx
This yummy twist on traditional, vegetable juice flavor is delicious, and the capsaicin in the pepper gives
some extra love to those trying to reverse insulin resistance.
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 tomato
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 2 carrots
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, de-stemmed
Blend all of your ingredients together. If you can tolerate it, feel free to add more than 1/2 the
pepper, as it’s one of the main healthpromoting ingredients.
Yield: About 2 cups.
The Dish on Celery
The Good: In addition to all of the great antioxidants and nutrients in celery, it’s a great diet
food, because it’s what’s known as a “negative-calorie food.” This means when you eat (or
drink) celery, your body actually uses more calories digesting it than the celery contains. In
other words, you lose weight eating it! Pretty cool, huh?
The Bad: There really isn’t a downside to celery. It’s a great ingredient to lighten up your juice,
and the flavor isn’t unpleasant.
Spicy Lemonade xxx
A zesty spin on lemonade, including a surprise kick of jalapeño. The capsaicin in the jalapeño has actually
been shown to cure diabetes in mice.
• 3 lemons, peeled
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, de-stemmed
• 1 cucumber, quartered
• 2 cup water
Blend all ingredients together. As with many of the others, you can take this one to work with you
because the citric acid slows down the oxidation.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Slow Down the Sugar Juice xxx
Deliciously green and filling, the apple and cucumber lend a light sweetness that makes this smoothie
satisfying. The chlorophyll and flavonoids, along with other nutrients, make this a tasty, low-glycemic meal
replacement or snack.
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1/2 cucumber, quartered
• 1/4 lemon, peeled
• 2 kale leaves
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 stalk celery
• 1/4 bulb fennel
Blend all ingredients together.
Yield: About 3 cups.
Gingered Pear xxx
This is a really nice drink that’s cool and refreshing. If you’d like to add some cayenne or jalapeño pepper to
give it some spice, feel free.
• 1/2 inch slice ginger
• 1 pear, cored and quartered
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1 cucumber, quartered
• 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
Yield: About 2 cups.
The Dish on Cinnamon
The Good: Cinnamon is an amazing spice that helps fight wrinkles, promotes clotting,
contributes to regulating blood sugar levels, and boosts cognitive function and memory. It’s
also an antibacterial and tastes delicious!
The Bad: Cinnamon has a very distinct flavor that may taste good to you only with very
specific foods or other spices.