Green Tea vs. Masala Chai Does Milk Block the Benefits for Diabetics
Chetan Chopra
• January 5, 2026
• 7 min read

Green Tea vs. Masala Chai: Does Milk Block the Benefits for Diabetics?

It is the oldest debate in the Indian morning routine. You wake up. Your eyes are heavy. Your brain is foggy. Your heart says: “Adrak-wali Masala Chai.” (Ginger Spiced Tea). You crave that rich, creamy, sugary warmth that wakes up your soul. But your brain—or perhaps your doctor—says: “Green Tea.” You picture the pale, bitter […]
Upma (Sooji) vs. Poha (Flattened Rice): Which Breakfast Flattens the Glucose Curve?
Prateek
• January 5, 2026
• 6 min read

Upma (Sooji) vs. Poha (Flattened Rice): Which Breakfast Flattens the Glucose Curve?

It is 7:00 AM in an Indian kitchen. The mustard seeds are spluttering in hot oil. The smell of curry leaves fills the air. The kettle is boiling. But the chef of the house faces a dilemma. In one jar, there is white, granular Sooji (Semolina) waiting to be turned into a fluffy Upma.1 In […]
Makhana (Fox Nuts) vs. Popcorn: The Ultimate Low-GI Snack Showdown
Chetan Chopra
• January 5, 2026
• 7 min read

Makhana (Fox Nuts) vs. Popcorn: The Ultimate Low-GI Snack Showdown

It is 9 PM. The dinner plates are cleared. You are settling down on the sofa to watch the latest web series or an IPL match. But as the screen lights up, your stomach grumbles. You don’t want a meal; you want a Snack. You want something crunchy, salty, and munchable. For decades, the default […]
Rajma vs. Chole Which Legume is Better for Blood Sugar Control
Monika Choudhary
• January 5, 2026
• 6 min read

Rajma vs. Chole: Which Legume is Better for Blood Sugar Control?

It is Sunday afternoon. The smell of spices fills the house. You are starving. On the table, there are two choices. One is a steaming bowl of deep red Rajma (Kidney Beans) in a thick, tomato gravy. The other is a bowl of golden, spicy Chole (Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans) garnished with coriander and ginger.1 Both are […]
Besan (Gram Flour) vs. Maida The Glycemic Index Battle for Your Pakoras
Chetan Chopra
• January 5, 2026
• 8 min read

Besan (Gram Flour) vs. Maida: The Glycemic Index Battle for Your Pakoras

It is a scene straight out of every Indian household. The sky turns dark, thunder rumbles, and the first drops of rain hit the dry earth. Instantly, a craving strikes. It is time for Chai and Pakoras. But as you reach for the flour container, you pause. In one jar, you have the pale, white, […]
Raw Carrots vs. Cooked Carrots How Cooking Changes Glycemic Index
Dhruv Sharma
• January 2, 2026
• 6 min read

Raw Carrots vs. Cooked Carrots: How Cooking Changes Glycemic Index

It is a common sight at any Indian wedding buffet. You have the vibrant salad counter with sliced Raw Carrots and cucumbers. And a few steps away, you have the main course with steaming hot Gajar Matar (Carrot and Peas sabzi) or the rich, indulgent Gajar Ka Halwa. We love carrots. They are crunchy, sweet, […]
Jaggery (Gur) vs. White Sugar: Is "Natural" Really Safer for Blood Sugar?
Dhruv Sharma
• January 2, 2026
• 7 min read

Jaggery (Gur) vs. White Sugar: Is “Natural” Really Safer for Blood Sugar?

It is a crisp January morning in North India. The fog is thick, the air is cold, and in every kitchen, there is a distinct smell of winter sweets. Gajar ka Halwa, Til Ladoos, and Chikki. And at the center of it all is the golden-brown lump of sweetness: Jaggery (or as we affectionately call […]
Honey vs. Sugar Glycemic Index: The Truth About Your Morning Lemon Water
Dhaval Chauhan
• January 2, 2026
• 7 min read

Honey vs. Sugar Glycemic Index: The Truth About Your Morning Lemon Water

It is the most popular morning ritual in India. Before the chai, before the breakfast, and often before brushing teeth, millions of us walk to the kitchen. We heat a glass of water, squeeze half a lemon, and stir in a spoonful of golden Honey. Why do we do it? Because we have been told […]
Milk vs. Curd (Dahi): How Probiotics Lower the Glycemic Impact of Dairy
Dhruv Sharma
• January 2, 2026
• 6 min read

Milk vs. Curd (Dahi): How Probiotics Lower the Glycemic Impact of Dairy

In India, dairy isn’t just a food group; it is a way of life. We start our day with Chai (mostly milk). We end our meals with Curd Rice or a bowl of fresh Dahi. We drink Haldi Doodh when we are sick and Lassi when we are hot. But for the millions of Indians […]