Pongal 2023: Include these diabetes-friendly food items in your Thali
1 year, 11 months ago

Pongal 2023: Include these diabetes-friendly food items in your Thali

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Pongal is a harvest festival which is observed by the Tamil community. Pongal literally means “overflowing”, implying an abundance of foods prepared with milk, ghee, and rice. Check it out: Food items to include in a diabetes-friendly Pongal Thali You can try a Pongal Thali which is lower in carbohydrates and promotes a more nutritious and healthier festival. Growing evidence indicates that high-fibre foods like brown rice are good for your digestive system and may lower your risk of developing chronic diseases. Mix vegetable Curry/sambar Sambar, a lentil and vegetable stew, is prepared with lentils, tamarind, and a special spice mixture known as sambar powder.

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1 year, 7 months ago

Wonderful benefits of parboiled rice for diabetes, weight loss

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

Diabetes: Healthy ways to eat rice for managing blood sugar levels

Hindustan Times  

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4 years, 3 months ago

Does Eating White Rice Increase Your Risk of Developing Diabetes?

News 18  

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4 years, 3 months ago

New Study Affirms Risk of Diabetes Associated With White Rice, Especially in South Asia

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