Aug 15, 2023, 11:33 PM IST

Diabetes: 5 'besan' snacks with low glycemic index

Sonali Sharma

One of the most common metabolic diseases today, diabetes (or diabetes mellitus), affects millions of people all over the world.

As there are currently no effective treatments that have been shown to reverse the illness, it is even more concerning. 

All you can do is to take care of what you eat.

Here are besan snacks for diabetic patients. The GI of chickpeas is 6, whereas flour made from chickpeas has a GI of 10, making it safer for consumption by people with diabetes. 

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion

Besan cheelas: Foods rich in protein, fibre as well as nutrients are the best way to start your day. Besan is made out of chickpeas, which makes it decently rich in protein.

Dhoklas is steamed and has a base of besan (rather than maida), this Gujarati delicacy is a good option for diabetics.

Chakli is usually made from rice flour, and along with the deep-frying, the total GI of the dish may rise. Making it with Besan is a great way to watch your diabetes diet.

Peanuts coated with besan could be a healthy diabetes snack.

Another healthy baked snack variant with Besan is sev

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion