Drinks for Diabetics – Healthy Options You Can Enjoy

1. Is Coke Zero Good for Diabetics?

Water is essential for life. It makes up around 60% of our body and helps regulate temperature, support cell function, and remove waste. Staying hydrated is important, but drinking plain water all the time can feel boring. This is why we see so many options like sugary sodas, carbonated drinks, fruit juices, shakes, and energy drinks.

But are these safe for diabetics? Unfortunately, most of these beverages are high in sugar and calories but low in nutrients. Drinking just one sugary drink daily can add up to 5 pounds in a year, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Many diabetics think of switching to sugar-free drinks like Coke Zero. While Coke Zero doesn’t have sugar, it uses artificial sweeteners, which are not healthy and can cause other issues. So, it's best to avoid it too.

2. What Drinks Can Diabetics Have Freely?

Diabetics should focus on natural, healthy fluids like:

• Fresh vegetable or fruit juices (unsweetened)
  
  

• Diabetes-friendly smoothies
  
  

• Drinks sweetened with stevia, a natural sugar substitute
  
  

3. FFD Recommended Best Drinks for Diabetics

Here are healthy and refreshing drink options:

• Jaljeera – Unsweetened or sweetened with stevia
  
  

• Kokum drink – Kokum + cumin + rock salt + stevia
  
  

• Lemon water – Add rock salt, cardamom, and stevia
  
  

• Barley water – Flavor with cinnamon, ginger, cumin seeds, or a dash of orange juice
  
  

• Kairi Panha (Raw Mango Drink) – Best in summer, unsweetened or with stevia, mint, and cardamom
  
  

4. More Healthy Drink Options

• Coconut water (without malai) – Have only once a week
  
  

• Jeera water with coriander, rock salt, and fennel
  
  

• Solkadhi (from coconut milk or vegan buttermilk) – Once a week
  
  

• Vegan buttermilk (check FFD manual for recipe)
  
  

• Unsweetened jamun juice
  
  

• Lemon-ginger water with salt
  
  

• Cucumber and mint juice with rock salt
  
  

✅ Key Takeaway

Diabetics need to stay well-hydrated, but choosing the right drink is crucial. Avoid sugary and artificially sweetened beverages. Instead, go for these natural, diabetes-friendly drinks that not only quench thirst but also support better health.

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