Fruits contain fruit sugar or ‘fructose’ which does not raise blood sugar levels unlike other form of sugar like table sugar, glucose, honey etc. Any form of added sugar in fruit juices or fruit milkshakes can increase your blood sugar levels; so it is better to always buy fully-ripe and sweet fruit ....

Not very nutrient rich, but better than aerated sugar laden drinks. For a change I added kalakhatta syrup as this drink tastes nice this way. Coriander, chillies, and other ingredients give it an Indian feel and perk up the taste. Add soda just before serving ....

Frankly, there seems to be nothing novel about the ingredients used in this drink. It is just a traditional combination of hare chai ki patti, pudina and lemonade! But, simple as it sounds, this quick-fix drink is just the right beverage to complement a

A salad with a twist, that’s what this is! Many tasty salads are not as healthy because they use fat-laden dressings. But, this innovative recipe uses a pulpy fruit like muskmelon as the dressing, together with peppy spices and herbs. A lively medley of veggies, fruits and bean sprouts matches t ....

Here is a quick drink to stimulate your gastronomic juices! This appetising dish should ideally be made only with fresh fruits since canned fruits are loaded with sugar; but if you have no choice, remember to remove the sugar syrup in order to make it suitable for the diabetic palate. When pea ....

A perfect accompaniment to any meal! If doctors have tagged sugar-laden drinks with a ‘no-no’ for you, here’s a diabetic-friendly drink made using healthy fruits and sugar-free soda. Fruits are rich in fibre, iron, and other vitamins like vitamin C and A, and contain natural fruit sugar that d ....

Kokum is a traditional favourite in many parts of south and western India, and the condiment is quite famous for the indigenous sol kadhi. Here is an age-old recipe for an appetizer that is believed to unfailingly make every drinker hungry, so it is best to serve this before a meal! It is al ....

Strange as it may sound, the most important aspect of this drink is that the glasses’ rim must be coated with salt! The salted rim gives an amazing feeling while sipping this drink. Do not forget to garnish it with lemon slices. Tomatoes, of course, are rich in folic acid and vitamins A and C, ....