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Living with diabetes requires conscious food choices. While it is not necessary to eliminate all your favorite dishes, it is important to understand which foods cause sudden spikes in blood sugar — and what smarter alternatives you can use instead.

At Atta Ghar, our goal is simple: make daily eating easier, safer, and healthier for every diabetic household. With Diabetic Atta and Diabetic Daliya, you can enjoy traditional Indian meals without worrying about sugar spikes.

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Foods That Diabetics Should Limit or Avoid

These foods digest quickly, release glucose rapidly, and can cause sharp increases in blood sugar. Understanding them helps you make better choices every day.

1. Refined Flour (Maida)

Maida has almost no fiber and is broken down into sugar very quickly.

Avoid in:

• Pooris

• Naan

• Bakery items

• Samosas

• Biscuits & cakes

Healthy Alternative:
Atta Ghar Diabetic Atta made with ragi, barley, oats, and chana dal — low GI and high in fiber.

2. White Rice

White rice has a high glycemic index and raises sugar levels fast.

Avoid in:

• Plain rice

• Fried rice

• Idlis made from refined rice batter

Healthy Alternative:
Atta Ghar Diabetic Daliya can be used to make khichdi, pulao, and porridge — far healthier than rice.

3. Deep-Fried Foods

Fried snacks slow down digestion, raise cholesterol, and increase insulin resistance.

Avoid:

• Pakoras

• Pooris

• Mathris

• Kachoris

Healthy Alternative:
Try baked daliya cutlets, lightly roasted parathas, or soft diabetic atta rotis using Atta Ghar.

4. Sugary Sweets

Traditional Indian sweets are loaded with sugar, ghee, and refined carbs.

Avoid:

• Laddoos

• Barfi

• Jalebi

• Halwa made with sugar

Healthy Alternative:
Prepare:

• Daliya halwa (light, high fiber)

• Daliya kheer with stevia

• Sweet paratha using jaggery sparingly

All using Atta Ghar Diabetic Daliya for slow glucose release.

5. Sweetened Beverages

Sugary drinks cause immediate glucose spikes.

Avoid:

• Soda

• Sweet tea

• Packaged juices

• Sugary milkshakes

Healthy Alternative:
Have herbal tea, lemon water, haldi milk (unsweetened), or plain buttermilk.

6. Processed & Packaged Foods

Most contain hidden sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy fats.

Avoid:

• Instant noodles

• Packaged snacks

• Ready-to-eat mixes

• Sugary breakfast cereals

Healthy Alternative:
Prepare fresh meals using Atta Ghar’s Diabetic Atta and Daliya for truly clean eating.

Easy Atta Ghar Substitutions to Make Your Meals Healthier

1. Replace Regular Roti with Diabetic Atta Roti

Soft, fiber-rich, and slow-digesting — helps control post-meal sugar.

2. Replace Rice with Diabetic Daliya

Whether pulao or khichdi, daliya provides better digestion and steadier glucose levels.

3. Replace Fried Snacks with Daliya Tikkis

Great for evening cravings and easy to make.

4. Replace Maida-Based Breakfasts with Daliya Upma

Keeps you full longer and prevents sugar spikes before lunch.

5. Replace Sweet Desserts with Stevia-Sweetened Daliya Kheer

A guilt-free treat with natural grains and high fiber.

Sample Day of “Avoid & Replace” for Diabetics

This balanced day prevents glucose spikes and maintains steady energy.

Why Atta Ghar Makes Diabetes-Friendly Eating Simple

• Low GI blends crafted scientifically

• Freshly ground after every order — maximum nutrition

• High fiber and protein for longer satiety

• Easy to cook for rotis, parathas, khichdi, upma, porridge, and desserts

• 100% natural — no preservatives, no chemicals, no shortcuts

Atta Ghar helps you enjoy traditional Indian meals in a modern, health-conscious way.

Stay Connected

For diabetic-safe recipes and healthy lifestyle content:
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Contact Us

ATTA GHAR PVT LTD
Bank Road, Raxaul, Bihar – 845305
Email: info@attaghar.com
Phone: 9934686254

Final Thought

Managing diabetes begins with everyday choices. By knowing which foods to avoid — and replacing them with smarter alternatives — you can enjoy your meals without fear. With Atta Ghar’s Diabetic Atta and Daliya, healthy eating becomes effortless, natural, and delicious.

Make the switch today.
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