See Strawberry Chickoo Shake recipe. Ah, this shake is just what you will need when you are too famished to cook, too nauseated to eat, but badly in need of a sumptuous snack. Chock-full of nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin C and fibre too, this is as satiating as a snack can get. At the same time, the peppy flavour of strawberry, the intense sweetness and unique texture of chickoo make this a drink you will relish to the last drop, even in the First Trimester when you tend to be a little nauseated!

Is Strawberry Chickoo Shake healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1.Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

2. Chickoo

3. Strawberries : All berries are healthy and great antioxidants plus low in calories.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Strawberry Chickoo Shake?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss BUT use low fat milk in the recipe. Since the fruits are sweet in nature, there is no sugar added which make the shake healthy. 

Can healthy individuals have Strawberry Chickoo Shake?

Yes. 

Strawberry Chickoo Shake is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

2. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

3. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 232 calories that come from Strawberry Chickoo Shake?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 10 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 23 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 31 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 40 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.