Diabetes Nutrition: The Foods Your Doctor Never Warned You About

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✪ Key Takeaway: Suji raises blood sugar quickly due to its high glycemic index, making it a poor choice for diabetes management without proper modifications. Introduction You probably grew up eating suji upma for breakfast or suji halwa during festivals. Now that you have diabetes or prediabetes, you are wondering if this comfort food is sabotaging your blood sugar control. Hi, I am Abdur, your nutrition coach and today I am going to explain exactly how suji affects your blood sugar and whether you should keep it in your kitchen. What Exactly Is Suji And Why Does It Matter? Suji is the coarse flour made from durum wheat after removing the bran and germ. This processing leaves behind mostly the starchy endosperm which is the carbohydrate-rich part of the grain. When you remove the fiber-rich bran and nutrient-dense germ, you are left with a product that your body digests rapidly. This rapid digestion means glucose enters your bloodstream quickly, causing sharp blood sugar spikes. The glycemic index of suji ranges between 60 to 66, which falls in the medium to high category. For comparison, whole wheat flour has a lower glycemic index because it retains the bran and germ that slow down digestion. ✪ Fact: One cup of cooked suji contains about 60 grams of carbohydrates with minimal fiber, making portion control absolutely critical for blood sugar management. How Does Suji Actually Affect Your Blood Sugar? When you eat suji, your digestive system breaks down the starch molecules into glucose

✪ Key Takeaway: Jackfruit can help with diabetes when eaten in controlled portions, but only the unripe version offers true blood sugar benefits. Introduction You walk through the produce section and spot a massive spiky fruit that looks like it came from another planet. Someone told you jackfruit helps with diabetes, but you are wondering if that is actually true or just another health myth. Hi, I am Abdur, your nutrition coach, and today I am going to explain exactly how jackfruit affects your blood sugar and whether it deserves a place in your diabetes management plan. What Makes Jackfruit Different From Other Fruits? Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, weighing up to 80 pounds when fully grown. This tropical fruit grows in South and Southeast Asia, where people have used it as a staple food for centuries. The fruit has two distinct stages: unripe (green) and ripe (yellow), and these stages have completely different nutritional profiles. Unripe jackfruit tastes neutral and has a meaty texture, which is why many people use it as a meat substitute in savory dishes. Ripe jackfruit becomes sweet and fragrant, with a flavor that reminds people of a mix between pineapple and banana. The confusion about jackfruit and diabetes starts here because people often do not realize these two versions affect your body very differently. ✪ Fact: One cup of ripe jackfruit contains about 38 grams of carbohydrates, while the same amount of unripe jackfruit has significantly less sugar. Does Jackfruit

✪ Key Takeaway: Jackfruit is safe for diabetes when eaten in controlled portions, but ripe jackfruit raises blood sugar faster than raw jackfruit. Introduction You see jackfruit everywhere now and wonder if this massive tropical fruit will spike your blood sugar like a rocket. You might be asking this question because social media influencers call it a superfood while your doctor warns you about fruit sugars. Hi, I’m Abdur, your nutrition coach and today I’m going to explain exactly how jackfruit affects your blood glucose levels and whether you should include it in your diabetes meal plan. What Makes Jackfruit Different From Other Fruits? Jackfruit comes in two main forms that behave completely differently in your body. Raw jackfruit contains mostly resistant starch that your small intestine cannot break down quickly. This resistant starch acts more like fiber than sugar in your digestive system. Ripe jackfruit transforms into a sweet fruit where that starch converts into simple sugars like fructose and glucose. Research shows raw jackfruit has a glycemic index around 50 to 60 while ripe jackfruit can reach 75 or higher. This difference matters tremendously because foods with a glycemic index above 70 cause rapid blood sugar spikes. The fiber content in jackfruit ranges from 1.5 to 3.6 grams per 100 grams depending on ripeness and variety. ✪ Fact: One cup of ripe jackfruit contains about 38 grams of carbohydrates, which equals roughly 2.5 slices of white bread. Does Jackfruit Raise Blood Sugar Levels Quickly? The answer depends entirely