Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 6 months ago

Can diabetics eat black eyed peas?

I'm cooking for my uncle, who has diabetes, and I'm planning to make a hearty stew. I have some black-eyed peas at home. Are black-eyed peas considered safe and beneficial for diabetics to eat?

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Aditya Kulkarni Aditya Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Actually black eyed peas are quite good for diabetes yaar. My dad has high sugar and we make Chawli chi usal at home very often. It has high fiber and protein so sugar doesn't spike like crazy, just keep the oil and portion size in check.

Ranjana Sharma Ranjana Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes beta you can definitely have them, they are very healthy. I have tried many things for my husband's sugar and black eyed peas (lobia) are excellent. Just soak them well before cooking so they are easy to digest, and try having them as a salad or light curry.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

They are a great option when you're busy because they cook fast and keep you full for hours. Lobia has a good mix of fiber and complex carbs which works well for glucose control. Just measure your portion size and don't pair it with heavy white rice.

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Manas Sengupta Manas Sengupta Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

You can eat them without worrying much. Lobia is safe and healthy for diabetics because of its low glycemic index. Just keep an eye on how it's prepared and enjoy your meal safely.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, don't just rely on what people online tell you about these foods. While black eyed peas are generally considered safe and low glycemic, everyone's body reacts differently. Show your diet chart to your doctor or nutritionist before making any big changes.

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