Find out from nutrition experts if you should regularly drink juice if you have diabetes.
To find out, we spoke with two leading certified diabetes experts and registered dietitian nutritionists.
Find out what they had to say below.
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These molecules provide instant fuel to your body’s cells.
However, this is not the case with someone who has diabetes.
Since dietary fiber offers bulk, it may help with blood sugar balance and gut health.
However, the fiber content of fruit juice is still low in comparison to eating the whole fruit.
Fiber Content
Palinkski-Wade shared a few of her favorite higher-fiber juice recommendations for those with diabetes.
Beet juice is another healthy option.
A4-ounce servingprovides around 2 grams of fiber, only 8 grams of carbohydrates and 160 mg of potassium.
This nutrient-rich juice has been shown to promote healthy blood pressure levels.
It also provides 66 mg of vitamin C, in addition to some potassium.
The Bottom Line
A person with diabetes can include fruit juice in a balanced, variety-filled diet.
Most importantly, be intentional with how you enjoy it, says Phipps.
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