Plain dosas and milk coffee make a perfect pair for many. If you dig deeper, you will discover that your favourite meal is high in simple carbs and unhealthy for your glucose levels. A dosa made from white flour has a high GI of approximately 82. And when you pair coffee with milk with dosa, it leads to blood sugar elevation because of the sugar in filtered coffee.
Optimise your Dosa and Coffee for Balanced Blood Sugar
• The dosa batter may need to be changed. There are low-carb dosa batters available.
• Consider adding psyllium husk (ground in a mixer). It will add fibre to the dosa and slow down the glucose release into the bloodstream.
• To stabilise spikes in glucose levels, eat plain dosa with a protein-rich curry.
• You may stop adding sugar or any other additives to your coffee.
It is not necessary to consume bland foods to maintain blood sugar levels. Find healthy combinations with an understanding of the glycemic index of the ingredients. For example, you can add moong dal, ragi, and vegetable fillings to your dosas to keep them flavorful yet healthy.
