INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
If you are a diabetic, you'd know how important it is to keep yourself fit and healthy to manage blood sugar levels
A healthy diet and regular exercise is the key to managing diabetes
Diabetics are generally advised to eat a low-carb diet, considering it may spike blood sugar levels immediately
Therefore, they are mostly advised to eat low-glycemic foods that help in controlling these spikes
For the uninitiated, glycemic index is a rating system for foods that contain carbohydrates
The higher the glycemic index, the higher quantity of carbs is in it
Foods like white bread, grapes, white flour, raisins, beer, popcorn, muesli are high glycemic foods.It is important to eat low glycemic
foods to ensure lesser spikes in the blood sugar
We give you a list of foods with low and high glycemic index.Why you should eat foods with low glycemic indexIt is important to include low
glycemic index foods as they take a lot of time to digest and absorb slowly in the body, causing a gradual increase in the blood sugar
High glycemic index foods, on the other hand, tend to spike the blood glucose levels, which may cause the body to function abruptly.The
glycemic index has a scale of 1-100 that measures how quickly your blood sugar is spiked.Foods that raise blood sugar levels quickly are
high- they are rated 70 or more.Foods that raise blood sugar levels moderately are medium- they rated 56 to 69.Foods that raise blood sugar
levels slowly are low- they are rated 55 or less.High glycemic foods:Here's a table depicting high glycemic foods that you should try to
Puffed riceLow glycemic foods:Here's the low glycemic diet you should follow-1
TomatoTomatoes have GI of less than 15, which makes them beneficial for a diabetic
Tomatoes even contain chromium, which is said to keep blood sugar levels in check
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C, both of which help the body get rid of free radicals in the body.2
CauliflowerThe GI of cauliflower is said to be around five to 15
It has properties that can prevent cholesterol and tends to improve blood flow in the body
It comes packed with minerals like phosphorus, potassium, manganese, magnesium, protein, et al
It also has a lot of fibre content that helps keep blood sugar in check.3
CabbageCabbage, too, has a very low GI ranging from zero to 10
It is known to clear blood, boost skin health, and is a remarkable remedy for ulcers
Its bitterness tends to stimulate gastric juices to digest food better.4
GuavasGuavas or amrood has natural sugar that doesnt really spike blood sugar levels.5
SpinachThe GI of spinach is almost zero, which means it does wonders to people with diabetes
Moreover, it is packed with amino acids that lower blood pressure, folate and iron that are key nutrients needed for a healthy body
Spinach is also a good source of fibre and vitamins A, B, C, E and K.6
RaddishRaddish or mooli is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C and fibre, which help in keeping your blood sugar levels in check.
