Diet for Diabetes patients
As a diabetic patient, it is important to treat your taste buds too. Breakfast is especially important for diabetics as it helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels through a balanced type 2 diabetes diet. We have the best Indian recipes for diabetic patients in store for you.
In order to prepare a diet plan for diabetes and simplify the dilemma and diet for diabetes about what to eat and what not to eat as part of food for diabetes, take a look at the following interesting recipes with high fibre and low glycemic index as food for diabetes. These recipes by Shikha Walia, Nutritionist and Diabetes Care Coach, BeatO will help you prepare a diet plan for diabetic patients.
Flaxseed and fruit smoothie
Helping you maintain healthy cholesterol and lowering your blood sugar levels, this healthy drink helps improve fasting blood sugar and lowers your insulin resistance.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries
½ banana, cut into chunks (banana can be replaced with avocado or kiwi or yoghurt)
2 tbsp flax seed meal
1 cup low-fat soy milk
To-Do
Puree all the ingredients using a blender to make a smooth paste.
Ragi Uttapam
Helps in digestion as it is rich in fibre and hence aids blood sugar control too. It is a treat to your taste buds and a healthy breakfast dish to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
½ cup Ragi Flour
2 tbsp Rava/ Semolina or 2 tbsp flaxseed powder
Grated and chopped vegetables
½ Cup Curd
Tempering of curry leaves/ mustard leaves
½ tsp Baking Soda
Salt - to taste
To Do
Mix all the ingredients (except baking soda and vegetables) to make a smooth batter. Let the mixture rest for 15-20 mins.
Add Baking soda to the batter and mix it lightly.
Grease a non-stick pan with oil. Spread the batter on the pan in small circles.
Spread the vegetables on top of it and cook it properly.
Cook from both sides and serve with coconut chutney.
Besan Pancakes
Chickpeas or chholey as they are called in Hindi, have high amounts of fibre and protein with various vitamins and minerals. It has a low glycemic index.
Ingredients
1 finely chopped green onion
½ cup besan (chickpea flour)
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ cup water
To Do
Whisk together, chickpea flour, salt, baking powder and garlic powder.
Add water and whisk until no lumps remain.
Stir in the green onion.
Take a non-stick pan and set it to medium flame.
Pour the batter into small circles. Cook for 5-6 mins on each side, until it is golden brown.
Vegetable Omelette
This omelette with a twist is not only visually appealing but also has high nutritional values for your diabetic health.
Ingredients
1/2 small onion- chopped
1/2 green bell pepper- chopped
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tbsp butter
To Do
Melt 1 tbsp butter on medium flame on a non-stick pan. Cook the onion and bell peppers for 4-5 mins.
Beat the eggs with milk, salt and pepper.
Remove the vegetables from the pan and sprinkle a little salt on them and keep them aside.
Melt 1 tbsp butter on the pan. Add the egg mixture and cook it for 2 minutes until the eggs begin to set on the pan.
Spoon the vegetable mixture in the centre of the eggs. Fold one edge of the eggs over the vegetables. Cook for another two minutes for your desired consistency.
Methi Missi Roti
Diabetes breakfast with an Indian twist, this roti is made up of the natural favourite for diabetics – methi.
Ingredients
2 cups Gram Flour/ Besan
1 cup Methi leaves
2 green chillies- chopped
1 onion- finely chopped
1 inch ginger- grated
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp pepper
Salt- to taste
Oil- to cook
To Do
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and add water to make a firm and smooth dough. Drizzle some oil over it. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Make 10 equal portions of the dough and make small round balls. Roll into small circles to make chapatis.
Place the missi roti on a preheated non-stick pan. Cook until the roti is golden brown- crisp from the outside and soft on the inside.
Serve it hot with butter.
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