Recipe Category: Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that requires dietary changes, such as avoiding sugar and eating carbohydrates in moderation. Here we’ve gathered our entire collection of Ayurvedic recipes that fit this dietary approach, with information on how to customize them for each dosha constitution.

For Ayurveda, good digestion is one of the keys to good health, it is through this process that our body will receive all the nutrients to have a healthy system.

But for Ayurveda, nutrition is a little more complex than just categorizing foods as healthy or unhealthy. There are the best times to eat and also what you should avoid at certain times. Additionally, you should also customize your diets according to your constitution – your dosha and your current health status.

Try our recipes suited to the dietary strategy for diabetes. You can also learn more about Ayurvedic cuisine in this article here.

Celery avocado Detox Smoothie

This green Celery avocado Detox Smoothie is a refreshing smoothie with a creamy texture and a lot of nutrients. It tastes good and makes you feel better.

Smoothies are perfect for adding more vegetables and fruits to your diet in a practical, quick and delicious way. They are refreshing, versatile options and a great way to start the day.

Avocado adds a wonderful creaminess to the detox smoothie recipe and is a source of healthy hair. As a source of carbohydrates we have banana, bringing more energy. Green celery is another superfood that should be regularly added to ourdiet plan.It reduces inflammation in your body, improves digestion, supports liverfunction, and reduces blood sugar levels.

Zoodles with vegan cheese sauce

This Zoodles(Zucchini noodles) recipe with vegan cheese sauce is a low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free lunch that is perfect for summer. It is a great alternative for people with diabetes.
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Zucchini is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen and has a low caloric density (few calories for a large food volume). Therefore, using zucchini to replace pasta in your favorite recipes is a great option to instantly reduce the energy value of the dish. Plus, this tweak makes this option gluten-free and great for people suffering from diabetes.

Millet patties

This millet patties recipe is a gluten-free meal that is very satisfying and versatile. Because it has a low glycemic index, it is an excellent option for people with diabetes and for weightloss.
Millet is a grain that does not contain gluten, it is an excellent source of fiber and several minerals. Including this grain in your diet is not only a good way to make gluten-free adaptations, but also to include its many benefits in your diet. Millet is especially interesting for diabetic patients, as it prevents abrupt variations in blood glucose levels.

Millet Patties are a great appetizer option, to enjoy along with some dipping sauce. For a vegetarian option that is also gluten-free and very rich in fiber, millet and chickpeas can be used as a base.

Millet-oat protein bread

This millet-oat protein bread recipe is a gluten-free bread with a soft texture and is rich in protein and fiber.
No one can resist a good bread, whether as a sandwich, toast or side dish, breads are extremely versatile and tasty. There are several ways to adapt traditional bread recipes to gluten-free versions, an extremely healthy way to do this is to use millet instead of wheat.
Millet is a grain that does not contain gluten, it is an excellent source of fiber and several minerals. Including this grain in your diet is not only a good way to make gluten-free adaptations, but also to include its many benefits in your diet. Millet is especially interesting for diabetic patients, as it prevents abrupt variations in blood glucose levels.

Mango lassi

This mango lassi recipe is a refreshing drink with a tropical touch, especially in the summer months. Lassi is an traditional Indian drink, it’s very common to drink it when eating spicy curries.
This recipe is a delicious refreshing summer drink from Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, it is not recommended to mix fruits and milk products, with ripe mango representing an exception, making this recipe even more special.

Falafel recipe

The image shows a golden dish with falafel accompanied by a salad of lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Beside the plate is a bowl of sauce.

This falafel recipe is a protein-rich appetizer that can become easily a main dish using bread, vegetables, and toppings.
Falafel is a very traditional recipe of Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a chickpea dumpling with spices and herbs, traditionally fried, but which can also be baked, for a healthier version with fewer calories.
This recipe is a worldwide success for its unmistakable flavor and versatility. You can eat falafel as an appetizer, make a hamburger, wrap or eat them as a main dish accompanied by vegetables.
In addition to being delicious, Faláfel is also very protein-rich, due to the chickpeas, making it an excellent option for vegetarians or vegans.

Ayurvedic Curry Hummus Recipe

Photo of a plate with two slices of bread with Ayurvedic Curry Hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers. There is also a bowl with the hummus. The environment is decorated with leaves and flowers.

This Hummus with curry Ayurvedic recipe is a creamy, protein-rich appetizer. It’s versatile and easy to personalize for every taste and dosha. Hummus is a very traditional recipe of Middle Eastern cuisine, it is a paste of chickpeas, with Tahini, garlic and spices, which can be consumed with bread, vegetables, in wraps, among others.
This traditional recipe is very flexible and can be adapted to your taste, using a variety of spices and herbs. Here, we made an adaptation, making a Curry Hummus, delicious and very healthy!
As the basis of this recipe is chickpeas, it is a protein-rich option, especially good for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Chickpea spinach soup with barley

Chickpea spinach soup with barley
A delicious, earthy, balanced soup made with chickpea, spinach and barley that provides you with healthy carbs, protein, and vitamins.
Soups are perfect as appetizers and for dinner, mainly because they are easy to digest, which means that your digestion does not affect your sleep.

This soup recipe is extremely nutritious and tasty. It is a complete meal in just one dish, without side dishes, as it is nutritionally balanced. As sources of protein and carbohydrates, this soup features chickpeas and barley. As a source of good fats, coconut milk and ghee or coconut oil.

Spicy barley porridge

Spicy barley porridge
A salty and spicy version of the typical Ayurvedic breakfast barley porridge. It will warm your body and your digestive system.
Porridge is a classic breakfast option for Ayurveda. It is a cooked dish, nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. Also, it’s super versatile and can be improved using different seasonings and toppings.
This recipe for spicy barley porridge is far from conventional and is delicious for breakfast or even lunch. Barley is rich in high-quality protein and carbohydrates, and flaxseeds bring good fats and more protein to your plate, as well as several important micronutrients.

Also, you can spice up this recipe with new flavors and textures by adding toppings. Good options for toppings are herbs, shredded carrots or other vegetables, and mushrooms. Let your creativity flow!

Kitchari Authentic from Ayurveda

Kitchari, authentic Ayurveda
Kitchari is the first food on our mind when we think about Ayurveda. The Authentic kitchari recipe from Ayurveda is made with few ingredients that we can find all over the world. In addition, it is very easy to digest and a good combination of protein and carbohydrates. Lastly, Kitchari can balance all doshas.

The basis of Ayurveda’s authentic Kitchari is rice and lentils, which are cooked together in this recipe. Lentils are a good source of protein and carbohydrates, balancing this recipe nutritionally. As a source of good fats, ghee is used. Rice is also a good source of carbohydrates.
Cumin seeds are great for bringing out the characteristic flavor of the dish and aiding in the digestion process in the body.