Many Indian households start their day with plain, sweetened, G-biscuits and milk with tea and sugar (chai). However, the combination can significantly impact blood sugar levels due to their high carbohydrate and sugar content.
Optimisation tips for stability in blood glucose levels
• Try replacing G-biscuits with multigrain or sourdough toast.
• You may pair your G-biscuits with green tea in place of tea with milk and sugar. As green tea slows down the release of glucose in the bloodstream as it has an insulin-sensitizing effect.
• Consider enjoying your tea with healthier snack options like mixed nuts, fruit with peanut butter, hummus, sprouts, etc., instead of G biscuits.
G biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, sugar, and flavouring agents, which makes them high in carbs and free sugars like sucrose and glucose, making them a high glycemic index food. And, high GI foods lead to a rapid spike in blood sugar levels and insulin responses post-ingestion. Similarly, tea with milk and sugar contains carbohydrates from lactose (milk) and added sugar, which further adds to the carb content of the meal and causes a spike in blood sugar levels. While these simple carbohydrates and free sugars can provide a short burst of energy, they are quickly metabolised by the body, resulting in a crash soon after.
