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Glycemic index of Indian foods: a sourced chart
The glycemic index (GI) ranks how fast a food's carbohydrate raises blood glucose compared with...
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How to reduce glucose spikes after meals: 7 steps
To reduce glucose spikes after meals, eat vegetables and protein before rice or roti, add...
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Living with type 1 diabetes, from childhood to adulthood
Living with type 1 diabetes from childhood means learning, as a family, to match food,...
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World Diabetes Day 2026: act early on prediabetes
World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2026 has the theme "Early action on diabetes". In...
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No added sugar for babies: what FSSAI's draft misses
India's dietary guidelines say no added sugar for children under 2. FSSAI's October 2026 draft...
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Jaggery vs sugar: why gud isn't a healthier swap
Jaggery is not a healthy substitute for sugar when it comes to blood sugar. Sugarcane...
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How to reduce sugar in chai without missing it
To reduce sugar in chai, step down slowly: cut about half a teaspoon per cup...
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High-fibre Indian breakfast ideas that keep you full
The best high-fibre Indian breakfasts are built on pulses, whole grains, millets and vegetables: moong...
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Glycemic load explained: why portion size matters
Glycemic load (GL) shows how much a real portion of food is likely to raise...
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FSSAI's red warning label: what High Sugar will mean
FSSAI has proposed a red hexagonal warning on the front of packaged foods high in...
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Diwali mithai and blood sugar: enjoy sweets, skip the slump
You don't need to skip mithai this Diwali. Enjoy one piece at a time, after...
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How much fibre per day: the 25-29 g target explained
Most adults benefit from about 25–29 g of dietary fibre a day. A large WHO-commissioned...
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