The cactus is a good source of fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. What makes it an excellent natural assistant for diabetes, it increases and regulates insulin levels, in addition to balancing the level of glucose in the blood.
The fiber that contains the cactus is one of the best ingredients to level the sugar in the bloodstream, since it allows to lower the rate at which the organism absorbs it. But how to consume it if you have diabetes? The first thing is to understand that to obtain all its benefits it is necessary to eat it regularly, and fortunately it is a very versatile food that can be included in different dishes, salads or drinks, without becoming boring.
Therefore, if you eat nopal and you are diabetic, your sugar levels will be more stable, in addition, you can supplement it with a diet suitable for your condition, in order to also provide a positive effect on your metabolism.
Our favorite way to consume it is in juices or drinks. Here we leave you three recipes for cactus smoothies suitable for diabetics:
Licorice of nopal with flaxseed
You can eat it on an empty stomach, every three days.
Ingredients:
● Half a cup of nopal or 1 Organic Juice of nopal Rancho Natura
● Juice of ½ lemon
● One tablespoon of flaxseed
● A glass of water
● Honey to sweeten
Liquefied nopal for with aloe
You can take it every two to three days and take breaks for a week, before y
ou go back to swallow it.
Ingredients:
● Half a cup of nopal or 1 Organic Juice of nopal Rancho Natura
● The juice of two lemons
● Half a cup of water
● Two cloves of garlic
● A piece of tender aloe
Liquefied nopal with cucumber
You can take it as a natural juice in the mornings, to eliminate toxins and keep the body hydrated.
Ingredients:
● Half a cup of nopal or 1 Organic Juice of nopal Rancho Natura
● Half a cucumber, without skin
● The juice of 1 lemon
● ¼ apple
● 1 cup of water
To enjoy these smoothies just process all the ingredients in the blender and enjoy!
Take into account that the cactus is an auxiliary and in no way can substitute the treatment. Although none of smoothies interfere with medications, it is essential that if you plan to consume them for the long term consult your doctor.
