After an exercise program, you should give your diabetic child some snacks to replenish what fluid he has lost and to help manage his blood sugar level. The snacks will also invigorate him and boost his energy.

However, you should be careful in choosing the kind of snacks to give him. See to it that they’re low-fat, low-salt, and low-sugar. Avoid packaged snacks as this can do more harm than good, and choose only the healthy ones.

Below is a quick and easy smoothie-fruity drink that your diabetic child will surely love. This drink is rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can help combat the effects of diabetes. Plus, the fruits are also known for their anti-diabetic properties.

Ingredients

The ingredients you will need are:

• 1/2 cup of strawberries, preferably organic
• 1/2 cup of bananas, preferably organic
• 1/2 cup of orange juice, preferably fresh
• 1 cup of plain yogurt (no artificial flavors or sweeteners)
• 1 cup of low-fat buttermilk
• Ice cubes

Directions

You will need a tall glass, of course, and blender.

1. Cut the fresh fruits into smaller pieces and put them in the blender.
2. Add in the yogurt, buttermilk, and some ice cubes.
3. Blend until smooth.

Benefits of the Smoothie-Fruity Drink

One study stated that strawberry, in its ripening stage, has very potent anti-diabetic and anti-glycation properties, in addition to its antioxidant properties. These beneficial effects come from the phenols and flavonoids in strawberries.

Bananas, too, contain antioxidant properties and are rich in nutrients and vitamins known to have protective effects against oxidative stress, which exacerbates diabetic complications. They are also rich in fiber, which is anti-lipid.

Orange fruits also benefit diabetic patients and help reduce diabetic risks and compilations. They are rich in vitamins and oxidants that can help keep the heart and liver healthy.

So if you want a healthy snack for your child, try this smoothie-fruity drink. It has all the right ingredients that can not only boost your child’s energy and satiate his hunger but manage his blood sugar levels as well.