Tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, with many options such as green tea, black tea, white tea or herbal teas (sick tea, ginger, chamomile, hibiscus). The big plus is that tea is almost calorie-free without added sugar, milk or ice cream.
Tea can support the activity of insulin - a hormone that helps lower blood sugar thanks to the antioxidants in green tea, black tea and oolong tea. Although this effect is not too strong, people who are taking insulin or drinking tea in large quantities should still monitor blood sugar and consult a doctor when necessary.
Coffee
Whole coffee, whether hot or cold, is also a sugar-free, low-calorie choice and is beneficial for controlling blood sugar. Drinking coffee regularly can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes thanks to plant compounds such as chlorogenic acid.
ice cream, condensed milk, syrup or chocolate can cause blood sugar to spike. Instead, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon. Cinnamon both creates flavor, supports the transport of sugar into cells and increases insulin sensitivity.
Milk
A glass of milk (including non-lactose milk) can help stabilize blood sugar thanks to a balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Whole milk is especially helpful because protein and fat slow down the absorption of sugar.
If you want to reduce calories and saturated fat, you can choose low-fat milk or unsweetened plant milk such as soy milk. A little tip: replace the fruit juice with a milk smoothie, or add a little milk to black coffee to stabilize blood sugar.
