Can diabetics eat couscous?
My colleague was talking about couscous as a healthy grain alternative. I'm always looking for new ideas for my diabetic diet. Can I include couscous in my meals?
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4 months ago
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Couscous is made of semolina (rawa) which is refined and can spike your blood glucose levels. If you want to try it, make sure to monitor your sugar carefully before and after. Always discuss new food items with your doctor first.
4 months ago
Honestly, I barely have the energy to boil water, let alone cook fancy couscous! But my dietician warned me that it is high in carbs and low in fiber. Better to just stick to simple oats or brown rice and save yourself the trouble.
4 months ago
Couscous looks fancy and tastes great in salads, but regular couscous is basically wheat pasta in tiny form. If you are diabetic, switch to whole-wheat couscous or pearl millet (bajra) daliya instead. It gives the same texture but is much healthier!
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4 months ago
Regular couscous is highly refined and is not a safe carb source for diabetics. If you want a good grain, go for quinoa or bulgur wheat. They have a much lower glycemic index and keep your energy levels stable throughout the day.
4 months ago
At this point, every fancy Western grain I look up seems to have the same amount of carbs as my regular wheat roti! Couscous is just tiny semolina, which spikes sugar quickly. Stick to our local jowar and bajra, it's easier and safer.