Recipes
Deserts + Drinks
Blueberry Yogurt
💡 Effects: weight loss and improved diabetes
⭐️ Ingredients: Blueberry, Greek yogurt with a little honey bee/cinnamon and non-sugar milk, nuts, chia seed, and oat.
Greek yogurt + honey bee 🍯+ milk🥛: Greek yogurt (sugar free) is a low calorie food that can provide protein, calcium, and probiotics to people with diabetes, contributing to bone health, blood pressure, and metabolism. It has low GI and the study proved that it can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Milk and honey bee are for moisturizing (since Greek yogurt is thick) and seasoning. Protein from milk benefits bones and health, which bones are also important for elders due to osteoporosis.
Blueberry 🫐: Blueberries are a healthy choice for people with diabetes. The fiber and antioxidants in blueberries promote a more stable blood sugar response. Whether you have diabetes or not, blueberries are a sweet, fiber-filled, blood sugar–friendly addition to any diet.
3 Nuts 🥜 [Almonds, Peanuts, and Pepitas]: Nuts contain dietary fibers and can lower the blood sugar.
Oat : low GI, it is rich in soluble dietary fiber and the presence of bioactive β-glucan, which can improve insulin sensitivity, regulate glucose, and manage blood lipids.
Chia seed: Increase the amount of Omega-3 and dietary fibre, help stabilize the blood sugar
Herbal Tea
Chamomile Tea:
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Improves insulin resistance
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Protects pancreatic β-cells
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Reduces inflammation
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Inhibits glucose absorption
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Suppresses gluconeogenesis
Smoothie
Retain the pulp and dietary fiber to slow down the absorption of sugar
💡 Red dragon fruit＋Blueberries＋Tomato＋Kiwi (no more than 120-150ml)
Red dragon fruit - Contain betacyanin that can resist oxidation and reduce the risk of diabetes by avoiding sugar spike. It can prevent cancers while having a high fibre property that is good for digestion ("colon cleanse").
Blueberry🫐 - Its Polyphenol can low the blood sugar. Blueberry is high in fiber and antioxidants help reduce inflammation and support heart health.
Tomato 🍅 - low in carbs High fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar. (lycopene) Antioxidants that help fight inflammation and support overall health, prevent illness and cancers.Balance blood sugar levelProvides lutein and zeaxanthin that improve eye healthContaining vitamin B, C, and P, Pectin 果膠, Potassium, Fe, phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), and fibre can lower the blood sugar.
Kiwi 🥝 –Low sugar High in fiber, which helps manage blood sugar levels.Lots of vitamin C, which supports the immune system, digestion, and overall health.Help protect health
The ginkgoes blossom
Tremella mushroom – Tremella mushrooms are low in calories and carbs, making them a good option for people with diabetes. They contain fiber, which helps control blood sugar levels and improve digestion. They’re also rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation.
Red dates – Red dates are sweet, but they also contain fiber, which helps slow sugar absorption into the bloodstream. While they have natural sugars, they are traditionally used in small amounts in herbal remedies and are considered to nourish the body and improve circulation. Just be mindful of the quantity, as they do contain sugar.
Goji berries – Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and have a low glycemic index, making them a good option for diabetes. They have anti-inflammatory properties and may help support immune function and eye health. Like red dates, they should be consumed in moderation due to their natural sugar content.
Lotus seeds – Lotus seeds are low in carbs and provide a good source of protein and fiber. They can help regulate blood sugar levels and support digestion. They are often used in traditional Chinese medicine for their calming and nourishing properties.
