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Besan Glycemic Index The Golden Flour for Blood Sugar Control
Dhruv Sharma
• December 29, 2025
• 7 min read

Besan Glycemic Index: The Golden Flour for Blood Sugar Control

In every Indian kitchen, there is a jar of yellow flour that is the secret behind our favourite Pakoras, Kadhi, and Ladoos. We call it Besan (Gram Flour or Chickpea Flour). It is the soul of Indian comfort food. But for the millions of Indians battling Type 2 Diabetes, comfort food often comes with a […]
Sabudana Glycemic Index The Truth Behind Your Favourite Vrat Food
Kripa Mishra
• December 29, 2025
• 6 min read

Sabudana Glycemic Index: The Truth Behind Your Favourite “Vrat” Food

In India, fasting (Vrat or Upvas) is a time for devotion, prayer, and… Sabudana! Whether it is the crispy Sabudana Vada during Navratri, the comforting Sabudana Khichdi for Ekadashi, or a sweet bowl of Kheer, those white pearls are everywhere. We consider Sabudana to be “light” and “pure.” We eat it believing it is a […]
Corn Glycemic Index: The Truth About "Bhutta" and Blood Sugar
Manit Kathuria
• December 29, 2025
• 8 min read

Corn Glycemic Index: The Truth About “Bhutta” and Blood Sugar

In India, the arrival of the monsoon means one thing: the smell of roasted corn (Bhutta) wafting through the streets, rubbed with lemon, salt, and chili powder. In Punjab, winters are incomplete without Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag. From movie theatre popcorn to sweet corn soup at weddings, corn is everywhere in our […]
Maida Glycemic Index: The Silent Villain in Your Favourite Snacks
Dhruv Sharma
• December 29, 2025
• 7 min read

Maida Glycemic Index: The Silent Villain in Your Favourite Snacks

Walk into any Indian bakery or street food stall, and you are surrounded by the tempting aroma of Samosas, Bhaturas, Naan, and fresh white bread. They are soft, fluffy, and delicious. But there is a reason they taste so good and leave you feeling hungry (and maybe a little guilty) an hour later. The culprit […]
Chapati Glycemic Index: The Truth About Roti vs. Rice
Dhruv Sharma
• December 29, 2025
• 7 min read

Chapati Glycemic Index: The Truth About Roti vs. Rice

In every Indian household, dinner time comes with a familiar debate. On one side, there are the rice lovers, and on the other, the Roti loyalists. For generations, we have been told that Roti (Chapati) is healthier. We see our parents switching from rice to chapatis the moment the doctor mentions “blood sugar” or “weight […]
Figs Glycemic Index: The Truth About Anjeer and Your Blood Sugar
Dhruv Sharma
• December 28, 2025
• 8 min read

Figs Glycemic Index: The Truth About Anjeer and Your Blood Sugar

In India, Anjeer (Fig) holds a special place in our hearts and our kitchens. We remember our grandmothers soaking them in water overnight, telling us it would make us strong. We see them beautifully arranged in dry fruit gift boxes during Diwali. We even use them to make rich, sticky Anjeer Barfi or add them […]
Poha Glycemic Index: The Truth About India’s Favourite Breakfast
Monika Choudhary
• December 28, 2025
• 8 min read

Poha Glycemic Index: The Truth About India’s Favourite Breakfast

If you grew up in an Indian household, the smell of mustard seeds crackling in hot oil, the bright yellow turmeric, and the fresh coriander leaves can mean only one thing: Poha. From Maharashtra’s Kanda Poha to Indore’s famous street-style Poha-Jalebi, beaten rice is the undisputed king of Indian breakfasts. But with India rapidly becoming […]
Glycemic Index of Bajra: The Winter Superfood Your Diabetes Diet Needs
Raunak Agrawal
• December 28, 2025
• 8 min read

Glycemic Index of Bajra: The Winter Superfood Your Diabetes Diet Needs

In the chilly winters of North India, especially in states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, the dining table changes. The light wheat Phulkas are replaced by thick, rustic Bajra Rotis, served with a dollop of white butter (Makhan) and Sarson ka Saag or Gur (Jaggery). For generations, our elders have told us that Bajra provides […]
Medjool Dates Glycemic Index: The Sweet Truth About the "King of Dates"
Dhruv Sharma
• December 28, 2025
• 8 min read

Medjool Dates Glycemic Index: The Sweet Truth About the “King of Dates”

In India, dates (Khajoor) are more than just a dry fruit; they are a staple. From breaking the fast during Ramadan to being a winter energy booster in North Indian households, or simply a sweet addition to our morning smoothies, dates are everywhere. Among all the varieties, Medjool dates stand out. They are large, soft, […]