If you have diabetes and want to try this, make the smoothie but try only one cup. Test yourself about 10 minutes after and again an hour after. See how you feel. Maple Syrup has a relatively low glycemic index and this smoothie includes protein and whole grains and you may be able to tolerate it well, but should test yourself. Of course, follow your doctor's advice.
Maple Syrup is specifically used, along with Blueberries, Rolled Oats or Rolled Barley, and Turmeric because of their reported benefits for helping to delay Alzheimer's or possibly help keep it from developing at all. See articles at www.healthnutritionexercise.net for more information.
In a blender add:
One cup hot water
2 cups blueberries (frozen)
1/4 cup maple syrup (this is real natural maple syrup, not the substitute)
1 cup rolled barley or rolled oats (if you are gluten intolerant, make sure you have gluten free rolled oats)
3 large carrots (I wash and cut off the ends)
1 scoop protein (depending on your individual needs, either pea protein or whey protein is recommended)
1/2 cup powdered milk Or equivalent, almond, or soy milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Blend
Slowly add ice and blend until you have your desired consistency.
You can drink some, put in the fridge, then blend again and drink more later.
With
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
3 large carrots
1 scoop protein
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
About
Fat 8.1 g
Cholesterol 72.5 mg
Sodium 201.7 mg
Carbohydrates
197.8 g
Fiber 18.8 g
Sugars 86.2 g
Protein 52 g
Calories 1,044
