Diabetes? This Chatpati Broccoli Could Liven Up Your Meal In A Jiffy!

It would not be an exaggeration to say that diabetes has emerged as one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders of our time. The condition that impairs your insulin production or affects your body's response to the insulin produced, is said to have detrimental effects on your overall health. According to reports, diabetes, if left unmanaged could lead to kidney failure, heart ailments and also make you blind. While it is said that diabetes cannot be reversed, one can manage the symptoms by eating right and tweaking their poor lifestyle habits.

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Diet and diabetes management go a long way. According to experts, eating high-fibre foods could keep the blood sugar fluctuations in check. How, you ask? So, when you eat foods that are enriched with fibre, it does not get digested rapidly, thus the glucose in your bloodstream is released gradually and your blood sugar levels remain stable.

If you are diabetic or have been recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you should perhaps try including more broccoli in your diet. The cruciferous veggie is not only replete with fibre, but it also controls inflammation, which is a risk factor for diabetes. According to consultant nutritionist Rupali Datta, broccoli has a very low glycemic index of 15. It is low in calories and is a source of fibre, all of which make it a diabetes superfood. In a lab study published in the journal "Diabetes" in 2008, a team of researchers found that sulforaphane in broccoli protects against cell damage caused to blood vessels in most diabetes cases.

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You may like to think that broccoli is only good enough in salads and soups, but you'd be surprised to know that broccoli tastes just as fine in our desi preparations too. This chatpati broccoli recipe made with the goodness of broccoli (of course), tamarind (for fans of 'khatta') and a selection of masalas (we told you it is desi), is sure to add a spark to your boring meals and make you want to lick your plates clean. This quick and yummy recipe is ideal for days you are in no mood to cook, or are pressed for time. The recipe uses two tablespoons of oil, but if you can manage with a lesser amount of oil, you should. This chatpati broccoli has a tinge of south Indian tadka with curry leaves, mustard oil and imli, if you are a fan of South Indian food, you are sure to love this.
 

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