Nutrition 1 MIN READ

Enjoy chole the right way and control blood sugar spikes

Ultrahuman

Written by Team Ultrahuman

Nov 01, 2022

Chole is one of India’s most loved dishes. It is also a good source of carbohydrates. Its carb content is more than protein. Cooking reduces its fibrous value further. As a result, chole in gravy is primarily carbs, which causes a rise in blood sugar levels.

But it is possible to enjoy a sumptuous chole meal without the risk of a glucose spike.

Tips to make your chole meal healthier
• Protein is essential to balance out the carb content of chole. So, consider pairing your chole dish with more protein-rich food such as beans, yogurt, pulses or tofu.
• When chole is paired with rice, the glucose levels double up. So, try reducing the portion of rice in your chole meal. You can consume starch-free rice or brown rice to cut down on carbs.
• Include fibrous food items when eating chole to balance out the carb content of your meal.
• You can follow the food flow – fibre > protein > complex carbs for a balanced meal.

All vegetarian sources of food lack a couple of amino acids. The same is the case with chole. So, incorporate more nutritional elements in your meal when you are eating chole and make it healthier and yummier.

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