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Diabetes Friendly Green Smoothie (Not an Antidote, Just a Nourishing Drink)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cucumber chopped
  • 50 gm Coriander
  • 10 gm fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 tsp lemon Juice
  • 5 gm Ginger
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 200 –250 ml water or unsweetened coconut water adjust for thickness
  • Black Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cucumber, Celery, Cilantro leaves, mint , ginger and lemon juice to a blender.
  • Pour in water or unsweetened coconut water.
  • Blend until completely smooth. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner drink.
  • Taste and adjust: More lemon for brightness
  • Serve immediately. If you let it sit for a few minutes, chia/flax will thicken it slightly.

Notes

Why this works better than the viral “antidote” idea
Non-starchy greens + cucumber → Very low in carbohydrates, high in vitamins and fiber. American Diabetes Association
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