Is Arbi (Taro Root) Good for Type 2 Diabetes?
It is a familiar scene in many Indian households: lunchtime arrives, and on the table sits a bowl of crispy, golden-brown Arbi Fry (Taro Root) spiced with ajwain (carom seeds). It looks delicious. It smells comforting. But for someone living with Type 2 Diabetes, this humble vegetable brings a moment of hesitation. You know that […]
Does Arbi (Taro Root) Increase Blood Sugar?
It is lunch time. You are sitting at the dining table, and there is a bowl of delicious, crispy, ajwain-spiced Arbi fry (Taro Root) in front of you. It smells amazing. But if you have diabetes, a little alarm bell rings in your head. You know that potatoes (Aloo) are often restricted because they spike […]
Is Arbi (Taro) Leaves Good for Diabetics? Benefits & Risks Explained
It is the monsoon season in India, and the vegetable markets are flooded with those large, beautiful, heart-shaped green leaves. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, they are turned into the delicious Alu Vadi or Patra. In North India, they are cooked into a tangy Arbi ke Patte ki Sabzi. But if you have diabetes, you look […]
Does Multigrain Atta Have a Naturally Low Glycaemic Index?
It is the most common advice given to any newly diagnosed diabetic in India: “Stop eating white rice and switch to Multigrain Atta.” You walk into the supermarket, and the shelves are lined with packets screaming “High Fibre,” “7-Grain,” and “Diabetes-Friendly.” You buy the expensive packet, make your rotis, and feel virtuous. But then, you […]
Diabexy Atta Glycaemic Index – Is It Good for Diabetes?
It is 8:00 PM. The dinner table is set. There is dal, sabzi, and salad. But the main plate is empty, waiting for the hot rotis to arrive from the kitchen. For a diabetic, this moment is filled with hesitation. You know that regular wheat roti spikes your sugar. You have tried Multigrain, you have […]
Sapota Glycemic Index: Is Chiku Safe for Diabetics?
If you walk past a fruit stall in India, you can spot Sapota (commonly known as Chiku) instantly. It looks like a brown, fuzzy potato on the outside, but inside, it is sweet, grainy, and delicious. It is a favorite fruit for many of us. It gives you instant energy, tastes like caramel, and is […]
Glycemic Index of Arbi: Truth for Diabetics + 3 Low-Sugar Recipes
Let me tell you about Ramesh. My neighbor in Pune. Diabetic for 10 years. Every Ganesh Chaturthi, he’d watch his family eat crispy arbi fry with tears in his eyes. “Too risky,” his doctor warned. “Root vegetables = sugar bombs.” Then last year, Ramesh’s daughter—a nutrition student—tested his blood sugar after he ate steamed arbi […]
Atta Glycemic Index: Is Whole Wheat Good for Diabetes?
If you live in an Indian household or love South Asian food, “Atta” (whole wheat flour) is probably a part of your daily life. We eat it as Roti, Chapati, or Paratha almost every single day. But if you or a family member has been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, that warm, soft roti suddenly […]
Mosambi Glycemic Index: Is Sweet Lime Good for Diabetes?
If you live in India, you know that Mosambi (Sweet Lime) is more than just a fruit; it is a comfort food. When you are sick, your mom gives you Mosambi. When you are thirsty in the summer heat, you stop at a roadside stall for Mosambi juice. It is tangy, sweet, and refreshing. But […]