Kiwi Ice Cream
Dessert for Blood Sugar Balance (Vegan)
Dessert doesn’t have to be your downfall. Just one bright scoop reminds you that pleasure and health can share the same bowl. This light, tangy Kiwi Ice Cream is kind to your blood sugar with a sweetness that steadies rather than spikes.
Why Kiwi Is a Blood-Sugar Ally
Kiwis might be small, but they are mighty for balance. According to Medical Medium Info, kiwis help bring blood sugar levels “back to centre,” whether too high or too low, as they simultaneously lower fat in the bloodstream - the 'bad guy' for blood sugar balance (1, 2). In addition, scientific studies suggest kiwis may support glycaemic control and improve lipid profiles in people with type 2 diabetes (3, 4). In part, this is because their soluble fibre slows glucose absorption, while their natural fruit sugars deliver gentle, steady energy (5).
Add to that a boost of vitamin C, potassium, and enzymes, and you’ve got a fruit that refreshes cells, calms adrenals, and hydrates tissues - exactly the boost midlife bodies crave (3, 5, 9). Paired with lime’s cleansing properites, this combination helps calm inflammation and boost metabolism (6, 7).
Recipe: Kiwi Ice Cream 🥝
Ingredients (serves 4 - medium glycaemic load)
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
- Juice of 1 lime + a little zest
- 1.5 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ cup oat milk
- Optional mint leaves
Method
Freeze the kiwi pieces for 2 hours until firm. Add frozen kiwi, lime juice, zest, maple syrup, and almond milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Scoop into bowls, garnish with mint and enjoy!
May be frozen for another hour for firmer scoops.
Health Summary
Kiwi: stabilises blood sugar, supports liver glycogen, and nourishes pancreatic health (1, 2, 3, 4).
Lime: rich in bioactive vitamin C and phytochemicals that aid detox, immune system and modulate blood sugar (2, 6, 7).
Maple syrup: a gentle mineral-rich sweetener that may be more favourable to blood sugar balance that refined sugar while maintaining flavour balance (8).
Dessert as a Well-being Practice
A healthy dessert that's sweet, vibrant and restorative (1, 5, 6). This ice cream helps retrain the body to trust sweetness again - the natural kind that comes with fibre, enzymes and vitamins (5, 8).
Energywise, kiwi’s vivid green resonates with renewal - heart-chakra food that refreshes emotional balance. Lime adds clarity; maple brings grounding warmth.
Enjoy it slowly. Notice the brightness of lime cutting through the kiwi’s mellow sweetness, the way it cools the body and lifts your spirits. Mindful attention while eating also aids digestion (9).
A Simple Takeaway
When you replace fear around food with curiosity, return to well-being accelerates (1, 2). Wholefood treats like this don’t sabotage your blood sugar - they support it (2, 3, 4). Every spoonful tells your body, I can have pleasure and still feel well.
Why not try this recipe tonight, share it with someone who needs this hopeful dessert and subscribe for more natural well-being ideas. Let each bite remind you that balance can also be delicious.
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References
(1) Anthony William (2020) Medical Medium: Cleanse to Heal. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Inc.
(2) Anthony William (2018) Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods: Save Yourself and the Ones You Love with the Hidden Healing Powers of Fruits & Vegetables. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Inc.
(3) Stonehouse, W., Gammon, C.S., Beck, K.L., Conlon, C.A., von Hurst, P.R. and Kruger, R. (2013) Kiwifruit: Our daily prescription for health, Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 91(6), pp. 442–447.
(4) Chang, W.-H., Liu, J.-F., Chen, C.-H., Huang, C.-C. and Chen, Y.-T. (2017) Effects of kiwifruit consumption on glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes, Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 45, pp. 1–6.
(5) Richardson, D.P., Ansell J., Drummond L.N. (2018) The nutritional and health attributes of kiwifruit: a review. European Journal of Nutrition, 57(8). 2659-2676.
(6) Miles, E.A., and Calder P.C. (2021) Effects of Citrus Fruit Juices and Their Bioactive Components on Inflammation and Immunity: A Narrative Review, Frontiers in Immunology, 12, 712608.
(7) Visvanathan, R. and Williamson G. (2021) Effect of citrus fruit and juice consumption on risk of developing type 2 diabetes: Evidence on polyphenols from epidemiological and intervention studies, Trends in Food Science & Technology, 115, pp. 133–146.
(8) Saraiva A, et al. (2022) Maple Syrup: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile, Health Impacts, Safety and Quality Control, and Food Industry Applications. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(20).
(9) Cherpak CE. (2019) Mindful Eating: A Review Of How The Stress-Digestion-Mindfulness Triad May Modulate And Improve Gastrointestinal And Digestive Function. Integrative Medicine (Encinitas). 18(4):48-53.
Disclaimer: this is not a scientific article