When people think of diabetes, they automatically think that sugar is off limits, but that isn’t necessarily true. In fact, mango, presumably the greatest fruit to exist on this planet, is super beneficial for diabetics.
Why?
For some strange and glorious reason, mangoes help regulate blood sugar. It also lowers cholesterol and body weight, too. As you can imagine, this gave a major green light to mango lovers.
Mango is Good For You
In a study published in 2011, mice were fed a high-fat diet and then either given freeze dried mango, glucose regulating medication, cholesterol lowering medication, or nothing at all.
They took data for fat, blood sugar, and lipids in the mice both at the beginning and at the end of the study.
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Of all three groups, those that were given the mango had the lowest percentage of body fat, cholesterol levels, and glucose levels.
This study inspired a lot more research on mango and its effects on blood sugar.
Another study followed suit and administered 10 grams of freeze-dried mango every day for 12 weeks to twenty obese participants. At the end of the study, they found that blood glucose levels were noticeably lower in those who consumed the mango.
Diabetes Friendly Mango Lassi
This recipe takes all of the beneficial characteristics of mango (plus the delicious flavor we all know and love) and combines them with a couple of other major ingredients. Turmeric, for instance, is a powerful anti-inflammatory that basically has benefits for virtually everything. It doesn’t just lower inflammation, though. Turmeric also helps regulate blood sugar. All in all, this is an indulgent smoothie without any of the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 tablespoon raw honey (as desired)
Directions
- Place everything into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a cold glass and enjoy.
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