Anti Alzheimer’s - Diabetes: Smoothie

This smoothie is not intended to replace medication or the advice of your physician. Some of the foods in this smoothie may help to both avoid Alzheimer’s and improve Diabetes symptoms as well as possibly improving memory. A good diet is only one piece of the puzzle. Work closely with your physician and follow your doctors advice to address all the pieces of the puzzle.
A healthy weight, good nutrition, and physical activity can help to prevent both Alzheimer's and Diabetes for some.

Alzheimer's is sometimes referred to as type 3 diabetes.



Click on the links below for nutritional information.
Never discontinue medications without the permission of your physician.

In a blender, mix well:

1 large banana

2 cups water

1 tablespoon coconut oil  (virgin organic)  (this is an optional ingredient but may be helpful for some conditions.  Click here for differing opinions on coconut oil and Alzheimer's.  Click here for differing opinions on coconut oil and diabetes. 

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or wheat

½ cup morning moo or powdered milk

2 large or 10-12 baby carrots

1 scoop chocolate (preferred) protein

4 tablespoons coco (dark without sugar)

1 tablespoon cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon is best or 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

2 sheets seaweed  if small sheets as in the first video.  If larger sheets, about 1/2 sheet.

½ large or one small cucumber

1 large stick of celery

1/4 cup walnuts

1/4 cup dried cranberries (it can be hard to get dried cranberries without any sugar, but get the kind with the least added sugar possible)

1 green pod cardamom (or 1/4 teaspoon if you can’t get the pods)

1 teaspoon turmeric 

add stevia to taste  I usually add about 1/3 cup powdered stevia

Blend well.

You now have two choices. Add enough ice, just a little at a time, blending then adding more, until you have 8 to 9 cups

or

Split the mixture in half, putting half in the refrigerator and

Add ice until you have 4 to 4 ½ cups and drink. Save the rest for lunch or another meal, adding ice when you are ready to drink the rest.

Here are some possible protein's you might consider.  I've included a number so you can compare health benefits.  You may want to consider your personal needs according to your own health.
Click on the link for a variety of information.

Whey protein powder

Casein protein powder

Soy protein powder

Pea protein powder

Brown rice protein powder

Hydrolysate protein powder

Egg protein powder

About:
Fat 68.1 g  (yes, that may be more than you would typically consume in the diabetes prevention program, however, if this is all you have for the day, it's very healthy fat and once in a while it's fine.  Remember, this is not something you want to do every day because you need a variety of nutrients through your week.)
Cholesterol 72.4 mg
Sodium 386.4 mg
Carbohydrates 155.1 g
Fiber 35.5 g
Sugars 49.5 g
Protein 65.7 g

Click below for how the various ingredients may affect Alzheimer's
Banana
Walnut
Celery
Cardamom
Cucumber
Chocolate
Protein Powder
Ceylon cinnamon
Turmeric
Powdered milk
Cranberries
Seaweed
Oats
Virgin organic coconut oil
Carrots
Stevia



Click below for how the various ingredients may affect Diabetes  (remember though, the combination will alter how it affects blood glucose levels.  You will need to carefully watch and test how it affects you personally and the first few times you try this you will want to only try a little bit at a time.)
Banana
Walnut
Celery
Cardamom
Cucumber
Chocolate
Protein Powder
Ceylon cinnamon
Turmeric
Powdered milk
Cranberries
Seaweed
Oats
Virgin organic coconut oil
Carrots
Stevia