Cuppa chai with Marie Light Original biscuits seems like bliss for your mid-day snack. However, did you know that biscuits or most confectionaries use refined wheat flour, sugar, and flavouring agents? This makes them rich in carbohydrates, and free sugars (sucrose+ glucose) and hence have a high glycemic index. Adding milk to the tea may aggravate the hyperglycemic response due to milk sugars.
Healthy Snacking Made Easy
• Consider replacing Marie Light Original biscuits with a multigrain/sourdough toast.
• Pair them with a 100g cooked protein like paneer, chicken, or fish for slow glucose release.
• Try having green tea instead of regular tea with milk, as it has an insulin-sensitizing effect.
• Avoid adding sugar to the tea.
• Portion control is the key to healthy snacking.
Marie Light Original biscuits are made with refined wheat flour and sugar, which have a high glycemic index and can cause blood sugar levels to spike. This is due to the refining process that removes fibre and other nutrients from the wheat. Choosing snacks with low carbohydrates, high protein, and fibre can promote better glucose control.
