Zobo Drink And Diabetes

How safe is zobo drink on diabetes? Could the sweet taste make it bad for diabetes? An accurate answer will not be possible without looking at the composition and clinical research.

Zobo

Zobo is a popular beverage drink in Nigeria and popularly referred to as ‘Zoborodo’ in the Northern part of Nigeria. Made from Roselle leaves (Hibiscus), the delicious drink is not only refreshing but without any additional ingredients, those hibiscus flowers used in making zobo are highly nutritious and as such there are many health benefits.

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Zobo tea can be made by steeping hibiscus flowers in boiling water for five minutes. It can be consumed hot or cold and has a tart taste that is often sweetened with honey or flavored with lime. Some cases, ginger and garlic are added.

Zobo Drink And Diabetes

Zobo drinks might decrease blood sugar levels. The dose of your diabetes medications might need to be adjusted by your healthcare provider. It also reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

However, zobo drink mix with any amount of sugar should no[ be use in diabetic. This is because it can trigger increase in blood sugar level.