Pomegranate is a well-known fruit all over the world. According to different areas of India, it has got different names such as ‘Anar’ in Hindi and Punjabi, ‘Danimma’ in Telugu,’ Maathalan Rakam’ in Malayalam, ‘Dalimba’ in Marathi, ‘Dalim’ in Bengali, etc. What is the Glycemic Index of Pomegranate? A glass of chilled pomegranate juice will … Read more
If you are from India, makhana will be a familiar term to you. There’s a popular fasting dish made from makhana on the auspicious day of ‘Navratri’. Diabetics usually try to follow a restricted diet plan omitting all the fancy high carbohydrate and fatty foods. Makhana or lotus seeds or fox nuts, here, can be … Read more
A diet can be called fruitful when it generously contains several fruits in it. Fruits that are free from chemicals and pesticides give optimum benefits. Guava, genetically considered as a American fruit, is also widely cultivated in all over the world. Due to the low sugar content and low glycemic index, guava is a diabetic-friendly … Read more
Raisins are rich in sugar, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, raisins have a moderate glycemic index and can create sudden spikes in blood glucose levels. So, a person with diabetes should eat raisins only in moderation. What are the effects of eating raisins is Diabetes? There are mixed opinions regarding this fact. Usually, the high … Read more
Here, in this article, we will discuss the Glycemic Index of Hummus and its serving sizes, which are required for a diabetic patient. The Glycemic Index of Hummus is 10, which is very low. However, this can vary greatly from 6 to 86, based on the type of preparation and combinations that we serve it … Read more
The white Chana is a good supplement for individuals who have diabetes. Not only that, but it is also one among the recommended food items to be added in the diabetic diet chart. The Glycemic Index or GI is an important measure to determine foods based on their consumption efficiency by diabetic patients. It determines … Read more
The healthy changes one needs to inculcate in their diabetic lifestyle include regular walks, yoga, and meditation, following proper sleep patterns, taking prescribed medicines and insulin according to doses prescribed, and, most importantly – keeping a check on what to eat and how much of it. Choosing what to eat, the portions to consider, ways … Read more
