Daal ( Lentils ) in Diabetes
Daals form an important component of major Indian meals. All Indians have Daal as a part of their meals atleast once a day.
Daals are lentils or peas cooked in plenty of water and occasionally fried with onions, tomatoes and other spices, to give them distinct flavours.
Indians also love putting desi ghee ( Clarified butter) in daals and enjoy the flavour provided by it.
Daals are an important source of proteins in North Indian vegetarian diets, they also contain carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals . Thus different Daals contribute differently to rise in Blood Glucose, Cholesterol levels.
Daals may need to be restricted in persons with Kidney disease or High levels of Uric acid.
Even the way different Daals are cooked or the same Daals may be cooked by different methods may change their impact on Blood Sugar control.
As with all other foods , the quantity of Daal consumed by a diabetic person may be an important determinant in regulation his or her Blood Sugar levels.
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Recipe of Daals
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Choice of vegetables:
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Vegetables to Avoid
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| Potato |
These contain high quantities of starch – refined glucose- which is easily digested and absorbed by the intestines and cause blood Sugar to rise.
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| Yam |
Beneficial and Good Vegetables
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| Green Leafy vegetables |
These vegetables have high amounts of Fibres, but lesser amounts of absorbable carbohydrates. As a result they delay the absorbtion of food- whatever is eaten in the meal, like roti, rice etc. preventing rise in Blood Sugar levels at the same time giving a sense of fullness. Vegetables also contain important Vitamins and minerals. Some vegetables Like Bitter Gourd also work as medicine and have been proven to have Blood Sugar lowering Properties.
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| Cabbage |
| Cauliflower |
| Pumpkin ( ‘Ghia’, ‘lauki’, ‘Kaddu’) |
| Gourd ( ‘Tori’) |
| Bitter Gourd (‘Karela’) |
| Brinjal (‘Baingan’) |
| Radish ( ‘Mooli’) |
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Sabzi ( Curry) in Diabetic Diet
 Sabzi (Curry), is essential part of any Indian Diet, each meal is accompanied by at least one Sabzi.
Sabzi or curry is a dish prepared with a single or mixture fresh vegetables, different Sabzis may be cooked in different ways, and different combination of spices. No Indian meal is complete without a Subzi. Sabzi’s are Dry or with Gravy, depending on tastes and accompanying dishes of the meal, even this choice may be important in making a good Diabetic diet.
Which vegetables are chosen and How they are prepared may have a profound effect on the surge in Blood Glucose levels after meals.
Sabzi’s are basically good for Diabetic , if chosen and prepared properly they may not cause increase in Blood Sugar, on the contrary be helpful in decreasing Glucose and cholesterol. Choosing the Appropriate vegetable for your Sabzi Preparing Diabetes friendly vegetables.
Consult Dietician for individualized Diabetic diet
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Roti or Chapati
Roti is the Staple Indian Bread which is consumed in almost every North Indian Meal, Main constituents of Roti are Carbohydrates and some proteins together with other nutrients in smaller quantities.
Important Things about Roti for a Diabetic:
Size
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approx. 6 inches in Diameter |
Thickness
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2-3 mm. |
Atta- Flour for Dough
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Coarse wheat flour OR even better to use a mizture of Soya Bean and Chana with wheat flour and add wheat bran to it. in the following proportions: |
| Wheat Flour 'Gehu Atta' |
3 parts |
| Soyabean Flour |
1 parts |
| Chana Flour |
1 part |
| Wheat Bran |
1 part |
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Quantity
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Average Diabetic adult is recommended 2-3 Rotis in a meal, 1/2 Roti may be reduced in order to accomodate 1 katori of boiled rice (Individual recommendations may vary, depending on BMI and other factors) |
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Mix one tbspn of fenugreek ( methi seeds) soaked overnight, drained and then crushed,- this makes the Roti even better for Diabetics. |
Advantages of this Roti:
Low Glycemic Index
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Such a Roti has lower Glycemic Index than all other Indian breads ( Roti's- Parathas( High in calories) ,Naan, Rumali & Tandoori Roti), Hence it is absorbed more slowly and does not cause surge in glucose blood levels ( causing post prandial Hyperglycemia). |
Low Calorific value
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The Total calorific value of this roti is not very high, one roti provides approx. 85 kcals. |
Nutritious
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Roti not only provides calories to keep us going but is also an important source of proteins- in fact in rural Indian Diets it may be the most valuable source of protein. |
Improve Satiety
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Roti provides sense of fullness and a sense of satiety, which is essential to regulate food intake and diet |
Consult Dietician for individualized Diabetic diet
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