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As per experts, diabetic individuals, can enjoy dosas and idlis for breakfast while taking certain precaution.
For individuals with diabetes managing carbohydrate, starch, and sugar intake is crucial. Traditional dishes like idli and dosa, made from ground rice or rice flour combined with ground black gram, can be beneficial in this regard. As per experts, diabetic individuals, can enjoy dosas and idlis for breakfast while taking certain precaution.
Portion Control: Make sure the serving sizes are moderate to prevent excessive carbohydrate intake. (Image: AI-Generated)
Add Protein And Fibre: You can also incorporate more lentils, seasonal vegetables, or a side of yogurt to slow down carbohydrate absorption. (Image: AI-Generated)
Whole Grains: Replace white rice with brown rice or multigrain flours like jowar, oats or even ragi to increase fibre content. (Image: AI-Generated)
Limited Added Oils: Use minimal oil while cooking dosas to keep it low in fat. (Image: AI-Generated)
What are the health benefits of idlis and dosas? (Image: AI-Generated)
Low In Fat: Eating moderate amounts of idlis and dosas for breakfast helps in weight management, which is extremely important for controlling blood sugar level. (Image: AI-Generated)
Essential Nutrients: Idlis and dosas are loaded with vitamins and minerals that you can get from added vegetables, which support overall health. (Image: AI-Generated)
Easy To Digest: They are highly suitable for those with digestive issues, often associated with diabetes. (Image: AI-Generated)
