Is sooji good for diabetics?
My husband has diabetes and he loves eating upma. My neighbour told me that sooji is not good for diabetics, but another friend said it's fine in moderation. Can he still eat sooji, ya nahi?
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7 months ago
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Sooji is made from wheat, so it still has a high glycemic index and can raise sugar levels. It is better to eat it in very small portions and mix it with plenty of fresh vegetables to keep it safe.
7 months ago
Honestly, sooji spiked my dad's sugar levels pretty fast. Even though people think upma is healthy, sooji is quite refined. We switched him to steel-cut oats or multigrain daliya, which are much better options.
7 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about completely cutting out sooji. Just don't eat it daily. If you are making upma, just load it with carrots, peas, and peanuts to add fiber and protein. It's all about portion control!
7 months ago
I used to eat sooji ka halwa and upma thinking it was a healthy alternative to maida, completely ignoring my rising HbA1c levels until it crossed 9. Please don't assume any food is safe without testing your blood sugar. Get regular checkups to know what actually suits your body.
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7 months ago
Sooji digests quickly and can cause sugar spikes, so it's not ideal for daily breakfast if you have diabetes. If you are short on time, quick oats or high-protein besan chilla are much faster and safer breakfast options for busy mornings.
6 months ago
Sooji is relatively high in carbs and low in fiber, so it is not the best for diabetics. If you do eat sooji upma, try to add loads of high-fiber vegetables to slow down sugar absorption. Also, a quick 20-minute walk after the meal helps manage the glucose spike.