Best Indian Snacks for Diabetes ? What have we forgotten to eat over time? Made in India for India!
In Part 1 we introduced the ingredients challenge for diabetics? Just a recap,How many of the following are the ingredients do you consume regularly:Barley,Horse Gram,Indian Persimmon/ Tendu Fruit,Lotus,Finger Millet / Ragi,Mango seed & Semal Flower/ Bombax Ceiba
Now we are going to talk about why each one of these ingredients was hand picked & chosen for making Snacks, Cereals & Pre Mix for diabetes
Barley is the grain of choice for diabetes, mentioned since ancient times. It has one of the lowest GI,glycemic index, amongst all the commonly consumed grains making it extremely suitable for diabetes. It has a super component : a soluble fiber called beta-glucan that acts on intestinal enzymes and prevents blood sugar spikes.
Horse Gram was prescribed in ancient Indian medical classics as fast‑food item beneficial for diabetics.The pancreatic α‑amylase inhibitory activity in Horse Gram helps with blood glucose spikes
Lotus is the national flower of India. The vegetable with many benefits : lotus root’s* glycemic index* (GI) is 33, making it a low GI food. So, it’s a good choice for preventing blood sugar increases after meals.
Indian Persimmon: Also known as Tendu fruit, its an exotic delicacy available in forests of central & northern India! The fruit naturally regulates intestinal α-glucosidase and pancreatic α-amylase helping diet-induced sugar spikes among people with diabetes.
Finger Millet: 2023 was declared the Year of Millets by India!Also known as Ragi , it has a low glycemic index (GI), which means it causes a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to high-GI foods. This can be beneficial for people with diabetes as it helps to prevent rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Semal Flower: Calyces of Bombax ceiba,scientific name, (Śālmali, शाल्मली ) are used as vegetable by traditional Indian folks! It helps with blood sugar spikes by regulating pancreatic α-amylase and intestinal α-glucosidase enzymes.
Mango Seed: Need less to say mango seed is present in every Indian household in the mango pickle! It acts in many ways to help with diabetes both type 1 and type 2 By decreasing the glucose release by inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolysing enzymes, thereby reducing sugar spikes By increasing levels of plasma insulin
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