{"id":19387,"date":"2025-04-09T11:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T05:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/?p=19387"},"modified":"2025-04-09T11:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T05:33:19","slug":"low-glycaemic-index-foods-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-in-an-indian-context","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/low-glycaemic-index-foods-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-in-an-indian-context\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Glycaemic Index Foods for Diabetes: What to Eat in an Indian Context"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low Glycaemic Index Foods for Diabetes: What to Eat in an Indian Context<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Introduction to Diabetes and the Glycaemic Index (GI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Managing diabetes in day-to-day life often involves making mindful food choices. One concept that can be extremely helpful is the Glycaemic Index (GI) \u2013 a rating system that shows how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels<\/a>. This can be especially useful in an Indian diet, which traditionally includes a lot of carbohydrate-rich foods.<\/p>\n

Eating low-GI foods helps maintain stable blood glucose levels, provides sustained energy, and supports weight management. The good news? There are plenty of traditional Indian foods that are naturally low on the glycaemic index. Let\u2019s explore how you can include these options in your daily meals without compromising on taste or tradition.<\/p>\n

What is a Low GI Diet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A low glycaemic index diet includes foods that release glucose slowly into the bloodstream. Foods with a GI value of 55 or less are considered low GI. These foods are digested gradually, which prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar.<\/p>\n

In an Indian context, a low GI diet may include:<\/p>\n