Diabetes is a medical condition which results in high sugar levels in the blood. Hence, it becomes important to eat a healthy diet, one that’s low in sugar, carbohydrates and rich with nutrients like fibre and protein. The easiest and significant way to alter a diabetic’s diet is by changing the way they eat their chapattis. Generally, in Indian households, whole wheat flour is used to make rotis. However, there are more fibre-rich, and healthier alternatives to whole wheat atta that can easily help manage diabetes well. Here are few of these alternate flour options that are great for diabetics.
1. Ragi
Ragi is a millet and like most millets, it is extremely rich in fibre making it perfect for diabetics. Fibre keeps you fuller for longer, thereby, preventing overeating. This helps control your weight, which plays a crucial role in controlling diabetes. Additionally, fibre takes more time to digest; thereby causing the blood sugar levels to spike gradually.
2. Khapli
Khapli or Emmer wheat is exceptionally good for treating a person with diabetes. And there is scientific evidence to support the fact that khapli has the ability to lower blood sugar levels, which is exactly what a diabetic needs. It also has twice the amount of fibre and protein than regular whole wheat.
3. Bajra
Pearl millets or bajra appears seasonally in Indian households, especially during winter. But diabetics can incorporate bajra atta in their diets regularly due to its rich fibre composition. Bajra atta can be consumed along with other nutrient rich flours like ragi, barley, etc, to create a mix that is much healthier than just plain whole wheat flour.
4. Buckwheat
Buckwheat or kuttu is a nutty whole grain that has a rare component called chiro-inositol which helps regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Buckwheat also has fibre, magnesium and is low in calories, making it perfect for diabetics.
It is advisable to combine two more types of nutrient rich flour together to reap the health benefits of more than one type of flour. Try our expert recommended unique mix of multi grain atta that is specially designed to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetes. It extracts goodness from 6 different types of millets and grains each of which are uniquely capable of benefiting your health by infusing a balance of proteins, vitamin and minerals. Its fibre rich content also helps diabetics to manage their weight.
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