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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and some of you maybe planning a nice time with your partner on that day. As a diabetic, you may be a little worried as to how to indulge in a great meal while keeping your diet in check. So for all of you out there, we are sharing Valentine’s Special Binge recipes approved by our inhouse dietician, Ms. Mokshika Gada.
Valentino Mojito
Ingredients:
2 cups roughly chopped and deseeded watermelon 1 cup roughly chopped melon 1 cup chilled readymade pineapple juice 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal) 16 large fresh mint leaves 2 fresh limes, washed and cut into small chunks 4 tsp granulated artificial sweetener (add more if desired)
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Stir lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener together in a pitcher; gently crush and bruise mint leaves with a wooden spoon.
- Pour equal quantity of the juice into 4 individual glasses.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per glass
Energy: 120kcal; Protein 0gm: Carbohydrate 20gm; Fats: 0gm
Note:
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
- Enjoy this 1 glass as a pre workout drink.