Fruits are a source of nutrition and are a favorite all year long. As a juicy, delicious summer fruit, Mrs. Savita loves adding ripe and unripe papayas to her meals. Her husband and kids crave chilled papaya salads after work; she also makes papaya sabzis and desserts. The sad side of this juicy journey is […]

Biscuits are a great source of carbohydrates, which are linked to increased blood glucose levels. This means that biscuits can contribute to symptoms of diabetes, such as excessive thirst and urination, reduced insulin sensitivity and increased risk of heart disease. So biscuit for diabetes, shouldn’t be consumed. Even the salt biscuits contain sugar!!! It’s a […]

Pumpkin, popularly known as Kaddu or Kashifal is rich in fibre and can be consumed by diabetics. Pumpkin seeds are high in antioxidants and is great source of nutrition for persons with diabetes. Pumpkin is also known to lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and may help improve insulin sensitivity. The high amount of potassium […]

Coconut water is a popular beverage in many tropical countries. Its low glycemic index, dense mineral content, and rich electrolytes and minerals make it a natural sports drink that promotes metabolism. Hence coconut water is good for diabetes. The unsweetened varieties can be consumed up to 250-500 ml per day. Those with kidney problems or […]

Honey is a natural source of sugar and can be used as a sweetener with little or no calories since honey is a natural sugar source. Despite the fact that honey has healing properties due to its bioactive compounds, namely flavonoids & polyphenols, it is not recommended to consume honey if you suffer from diabetes. […]

In general, unpolished red rice variety poha has a relatively low GI value with high fiber compared to other types of rice because its starch granules are less refined than those found in white rice or brown rice. Which means they break down more slowly in our digestive system and doesn’t cause the blood sugar […]

Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit. This particular fruit is considered as a delicacy and is considered healthy to consume for those who have diabetes. Dragon fruit has a low glycemic index (GI) and is rich in antioxidants. Diabetics can consume 1 piece of dragon fruit as a filler in between meals or as a […]

Ghee has been traditionally used in Indian cooking as it imparts a rich flavor to dishes without adding additional fat or calories. It is also considered to be one of the healthiest cooking oils because it contains many nutrients like vitamins B1, B2, K2, E and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc. Why Ghee Should […]

Mr. Piramal loves his regular fruit bowl, especially while sunbathing in the warm afternoons of winter. Sadly, diabetes has recently restricted his list of favorite fruits. Bored with the seasonal oranges, he happened to pick up some kiwis from the supermarket. Kiwis, also known as kiwifruits or Chinese gooseberries, are small, fuzzy fruits with a […]