What is Glycaemic Index and why you need to be aware of it when planning meals - By Ujjwala Baxi, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator.
What is Glycaemic Index?
Mr. Ram and Mr. Raghu are brothers with diabetes. The breakfast menu is mostly the same for both. The only difference is that Mr. Ram likes to have his butter on white bread whereas Mr. Raghu prefers it on multigrain bread. They both leave for work. Within a couple of hours, Mr. Ram feels hungry while Mr. Raghu is…
Family medicine practitioner and yoga instructor Dr R. Bhuvaneswari tells you why you should hit the mat and how to go about it. 1. How does yoga help improve general wellbeing? Yoga is about being in the present – being aware of one’s actions and taking charge of one’s body, breathing and mental fitness. The study of yoga can start by asanas, pranayama, reading yoga texts or by mindfulness. However we start, as we progress, we learn to appreciate the holistic nature…
Eating mindfully is a critical part of diabetes management. As you know, diabetes affects a person’s ability to effectively convert the sugar in the blood to energy. This causes the sugar level in the blood to rise, leading to further complications affecting various parts of the body. But a diagnosis of diabetes does not have to mean hardship at the dinner table. With some thoughtful planning and a slight shift to healthier options, you can eat well and take pleasure in your food…
