Black gram(chickpea)

* Does eating black gram really control diabetes? Experts say what is true and what is false…..*

Patients with diabetes are advised to maintain a healthy diet, along with being physically active. But patients have only vague information about what to eat and what to avoid. Diabetic patients are always advised to eat foods with low glycemic index. And they ask to avoid eating sugary foods. You can control blood sugar by including black gram in your diet.

In this regard, says nutritionist and dietician Shikha Aggarwal Sharma, director of Fat to Slim, “There are many foods that keep blood sugar under control and one of them is black gram.” How to consume it to control diabetes? How can black gram control diabetes? , in what time to eat gram?, he has given the information.

*GI value and other nutrients of chickpeas…*
The glycemic index of gram is 43. Which is a suitable food for diabetic patients. Being rich in fiber, it absorbs nutrients slowly into the blood. Reduces the excretion of glucose in the blood. Chickpeas are also a good source of protein.

*Channa is beneficial for diabetic patients…*
Chickpeas contain 14 grams of fiber. which keeps blood glucose under control. It contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Apart from diabetes, black gram also controls cholesterol. Which leads to weight loss.

*How should diabetic patients eat chickpeas…?*
Chickpea is eaten in many ways, it is also used in other vegetables. Chickpeas can be boiled, soaked and made into vegetables. It is also found in chaats and salads. The best way to eat it is to make chaat. Chop tomatoes, onions, cucumber, coriander, lemon and green chillies into small pieces and mix it with a cup of boiled black gram.

*When to eat black gram…*
Morning breakfast is very important. Have nutritious breakfast in the morning. Diabetic patients should never skip breakfast. Because it can increase the blood sugar level. The best time to eat black gram is breakfast.

*Other benefits of black gram…*
Antioxidant-rich black gram promotes heart health, which reduces the risk of heart disease. Iron in black gram can prevent anemia. Black gram is rich in fiber. It improves digestion. And helps in weight loss.