Jaggery ( Gurh) and Diabetes

Question: Is Jaggery good for Diabetics?
Answer: Jaggery is unrefined sugar- In north India -it is made by boiling sugarcane juice, In parts of Southern and Eastern Indian states it is also made from dates. Its caloric content is only slightly less than sugar, ( 383 Kcal per 100 gms) so it is not recommended for Diabetics.

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Singhara - Water chestnut

Question: Is Water chestnut or Water caltrop ( Singhara) good for Diabetics?
Answer: The seeds of Fresh Water chestnut consist mainly of starch and has carbohydrate content almost similar to that of potatoes it should be taken in moderate quantity ( 23 grams carbs per 100 gms weight giving approximately 115 kcals per 100 gms)
Dry singhara's carb contents are almost triple that of fresh- so singhara flour and dry singhara should be avoided by diabetics.
Indian women often use Singhara flour for preparations during festivals and fastings, Singhara flour contains approximately same carbohydrate contents as wheat flour- so it is advised to consume it in similar quantities as wheat chappatis.

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