Topic
diabetes
7 guides on diabetes.
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Net carbs vs total carbs for Indian foods — what to count and when
Net carbs = total carbs − fibre. For Indian foods this matters most for ragi roti (net 11 g), rajma (net 9 g) and chana dal — the fibre cuts the effective carb load by 30–50%.
5 min read
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Sugar in Indian sweets — gulab jamun vs jalebi vs rasgulla compared
A 30 g gulab jamun has 18 g sugar; one jalebi has 14 g; one rasgulla has 16 g. Full breakdown of 20 popular Indian mithai by sugar, calories and what diabetics can occasionally enjoy.
5 min read
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Idli vs dosa — which is better for diabetes? (full breakdown)
Three small idlis (90 g) have 28 g carbs; one plain dosa has 28 g carbs; one masala dosa has 45 g carbs. Which is best for diabetics — and how to make either of them healthier.
4 min read
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Carbs in 1 katori dal — toor vs moong vs masoor vs urad vs rajma
A katori (150 g) of toor dal has 21 g carbs and 9 g protein. Full comparison of every Indian dal, plus which one is best for diabetes, weight loss and muscle gain.
5 min read
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Glycemic index of Indian foods — full chart for diabetics & keto eaters
GI chart for 60+ Indian foods. White rice is high (73), basmati is medium (58), ragi roti is low (54). Use this to choose lower-spike versions of dal, rice, chapati, fruits and sweets.
6 min read
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Low-carb Indian breakfast ideas for diabetics (under 30 g carbs)
Twelve diabetic-friendly Indian breakfasts under 30 g carbs each — from besan chilla to vegetable upma, idli swaps and high-protein options that hold blood sugar steady till lunch.
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How many carbs are in 1 chapati? (with diabetic-friendly swaps)
A medium 40 g whole-wheat chapati has about 22 g carbs and 119 kcal. Here is the full breakdown by size, plus low-carb swaps for diabetics and weight loss.
6 min read