Green Smoothie for Diabetes: Recipe & Benefits

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for good health, but cooking often destroys vital nutrients. Vitamins, minerals, and powerful phytonutrients such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and alkaloids are lost when food is heated. These phytonutrients are key defenders against free radicals—unstable atoms that damage cells, cause inflammation, and accelerate aging.

To solve this, FFD created a Super Green Smoothie for Diabetes, a natural way to preserve nutrients and support diabetes reversal. Unlike regular recipes that use milk or sugar, this smoothie is dairy-free, sugar-free, and designed to improve insulin sensitivity.

What Does a Green Smoothie Do for the Body?

Blending leafy greens keeps live enzymes intact, which help the body absorb carbs, proteins, and fats efficiently. Another star nutrient is chlorophyll—the green pigment in plants that mirrors hemoglobin. Drinking green smoothies boosts red blood cells, improves circulation, and enhances oxygen supply throughout the body.

Benefits of Green Smoothie for Diabetes, BP & Heart Health

1. Lowers Blood Sugar (BSL): The alkaline nature reduces inflammation, while micronutrients improve glucose-to-energy conversion, lowering blood sugar naturally.
   
   

2. Improves Blood Pressure (BP): Rich in magnesium and phytonutrients, green smoothies relax blood vessels and balance systolic and diastolic BP.
   
   

3. Supports Heart Health: Flavonoids prevent LDL oxidation and blood clot formation, reducing cardiovascular risks. Carotenoids also lower cholesterol and protect against certain cancers.
   
   

4. Aids Weight Loss: High fiber increases satiety, reduces cravings, and promotes smooth digestion.
   
   

FFD Green Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 5–6 leaves of major greens (spinach, kale, radish greens, amaranthus, beet greens, lettuce)
  
  

• A handful of 2 minor greens (curry leaves, tulsi, coriander, mint)
  
  

• ½ fruit (apple, pear, guava, or strawberry)
  
  

• A pinch of cinnamon & black pepper
  
  

• A dash of rock salt
  
  

• Juice of ½ lemon
  
  

• 1 glass water
  
  

Preparation: Blend for 3 minutes and drink unstrained. Consume 2–4 glasses daily for best results.

The FFD Super Green Smoothie is a proven, powerful tool for lowering blood sugar, controlling BP, improving heart health, and supporting weight loss.

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