Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam - former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition said that diabetics need a low-glucose diet to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Before adding any drink to the diet, to ensure maximum safety, diabetics should consult a medical professional to calculate the nutritional content.
For summer drinks, you can try these 4 easy-to-make drinks that help control blood sugar below.
Barley water
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam, barley has a lot of insoluble fiber, which is very suitable for people with diabetes. Barley can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin secretion. For best results, people should use unsweetened barley water.
How to make: Put the barley in a bowl and add water to soak overnight. After soaking, use a sieve or cloth to filter the barley, discard the soaking water. Take a moderate amount of water, add the barley and boil over high heat for about 30 minutes, then filter the oats and take the water. To use longer, you should store the barley water in the refrigerator.
Ginger lemon water
Ginger lemonade is made by combining fresh grated ginger and lemon juice in hot water and letting it steep for a few minutes. Ginger aids in long-term blood sugar control, minimizing eye complications in people with diabetes. Ginger lemonade will help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent blood sugar spikes after meals.
How to make: To prepare this drink, boil about 1 liter of water, add 40g of peeled and chopped ginger and soak for about 5-7 minutes. Filter and let cool to room temperature, then add the juice of 2 lemons. After making, store in the refrigerator and drink throughout the day. To make it easier to drink, you can add honey, but only add a little to sweeten it.
Bitter melon juice
In the summer, people with diabetes should use bitter melon to make drinks. Bitter melon helps to cool down well, contains a chemical similar to insulin called Polypeptide-p or p-insulin. This substance helps fight the symptoms of diabetes naturally.
Bitter melon has a bitter taste, you can mix in a little apple or some other ingredients like cucumber, lemon... to make it easier to drink and more delicious.
How to make : Prepare about 4 bitter melons, 2 apples, ginger, sugar, ice... First, wash all the bitter melons, remove the seeds, cut them into pieces, and soak them in diluted salt water. Soak for about 15 minutes, then wash the apples and bitter melons again and wait for them to drain. Then, use a slow juicer to squeeze each ingredient and add a little sugar and ice to serve.
Roasted chickpea water
This water is simply ground roasted chickpeas. This refreshing yet hydrating drink is great.
How to make: Prepare 100gr chickpeas, 100gr fresh lotus seeds, pandan leaves, sugar.
First, wash the chickpeas, soak them in warm water for about 5 hours or overnight to soften the seeds. Peel the lotus seeds, remove the core to reduce the bitter taste. Remove the chickpeas and lotus seeds to a colander, rinse with water and put the seed mixture into a blender, add water and blend until smooth.
After blending, filter the water and boil it with the pandan leaves. After about 20 minutes, remove the pandan leaves, add a little sugar and stir until dissolved. Wait for the milk to cool and you can drink it.
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