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Is Ashirvaad Atta suitable for Diabetic Patients?

Susanta Saha

4 months ago

Is Ashirvaad Atta suitable for Diabetic Patients?

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Happy Tummy Expert

4 months ago

Dear Susanta Saha, Thank you for the question

You can consume whole wheat flour, millet flour such as Jowar atta, Bajra atta &/or multigrain flour on daily basis as a part your diversified daily balanced diet.

Choose low GI (glycaemic index) foods, which   help in maintaining steady sugar levels.

Multigrain is the term used when two or more grains are mixed or used in preparation & development of a particular product to enhance the nutritive value of the product or dish. Besides being a good source of energy, Multigrain provide a good amount dietary fibre and protein, it also contains essential vitamin & minerals such as B vitamin, iron etc. Complex carbohydrates should be consumed as they provide satiety, have Low GI (Glycaemic index), helps in maintaining your digestive system & digestive health, ideal body weight and management of cardiovascular/ lifestyle disorders.

You can include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients. Some of the other flours that can be a part of daily balanced diet and are lower in carbohydrates include soya flour, oat flour, chickpea flour etc.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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