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October 4, 2022 By Geetika Patni Leave a Comment

Barley and Ragi: The Best Grains For Diabetes & Their Benefits

Best grains for diabetes If you’re diagnosed with Diabetes, white rice and anything made with white flour such as bread or pasta and other refined grains are off the table. This leaves us with little options. Out of these limited options, Barley and Ragi can work wonders if you want to stop those surges in blood sugar. Here’s why we think Barley and Ragi are the best grains for diabetes.

Why Are Barley and Ragi The Best Grains For Diabetes?

Barley is a wonder grain, not only for diabetics, but for everyone. This grain helps diabetics specifically because it is high in fiber content (soluble and insoluble) which makes it a low GI food. Consuming Barley will not raise your blood sugar levels like a piece of bread or a cup of polished white rice would.

If you’re wondering how Barley achieves that, it’s because of the Beta Glucan fibers in it. Thanks to these fibers, the release of sugars in the bloodstream is slowed and when consumed, it helps a person keep their sugar levels well within the target zones – for post prandial – that is post meal sugar, as well as the fasting sugar levels, which improve because consuming barley keeps you satiated for a longer duration, so you are less hungry and eat less frequently.

Moreover, Barley is a good source of magnesium which is very important for diabetics as deficiency of magnesium is known to cause insulin resistance, and a magnesium-rich diet helps in improving insulin sensitivity of cells which results in better blood sugar control. 1 cup of barley consumption covers 61% of your daily magnesium requirement.

What Is The Best Way To Consume Barley? 

Make sure to go for hull-less Barley which is the truly whole grain variety of Barley. More processed type is known as pearl Barley and may have less nutrient density as compared to hull-less Barley. The way to consume it is by adding it to soups, stuffing, flour, etc. or by having barley water more commonly known as ‘Jau Ka Pani’ which is prepared by soaking a cup of barley overnight. Adding Barley in a diabetic diet serves a lot of benefits!

How Does Ragi Help Manage Diabetes? 

If we speak of Ragi, it also comes from the millet family and contains higher amounts of calcium and phosphorus as compared to some other cereals and grains. Diabetics who have gluten resistance and cannot consume wheat or barley can opt for Ragi as it is gluten-free. Ragi also has very less cholesterol and very high antioxidant activity, which helps meet the overall nutritional requirement for a diabetic. 

However, it’s best to consume Ragi in moderation and rotate with other whole grains for best benefits on sugar control. For diabetics, the best approach to carbohydrate consumption is to stick to rotation of whole grain foods.

We hope this article on the best grains for diabetes helps you. For more on managing diabetes, check out Healthy Reads. 

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About Geetika Patni

Geetika Patni holds a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy, diploma nutrition, certification in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and yoga 'Visharad'. She has worked with various hospitals as a physiotherapist and holds expertise in holistic fitness. She has been associated with GOQii for + years as a coach and expert consultant. She is a firm believer of the immense human potential and is an ardent follower of meditative approaches for harnessing this potential! Her fitness motto is “Believe in it”. Sharing what she has learnt over the years gives her immense pleasure. She personally indulges in physical activities such as endurance training, Yoga and meditation, and encourages all around her to believe in the power of lifestyle. A strict vegetarian, and pro in fasting therapies, she loves to cook and experiment with vegan recipes.

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