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38 Low Glycemic Veg Snacks Starters Recipes
Last Updated : 18 November, 2024
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Low Glycemic Veg Snacks, Starters | Indian low GI Snacks |
Low Glycemic Veg Snacks Starters | Indian low GI Snacks |
Glycemic index is not a diet. It is a measure of how much a food can increase blood sugar levels. A food with a glycemic index of less than 55 is considered a Low Glycemic food while 56 to 69 is Moderate and over 70 is considered High. In this section we have used low glycemic foods to satisfy your hunger pangs at sncak time.
Low Glycemic Index of Indian Pulses
Low Glycemic Index of Indian Pulses | ||
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1. | Chana Dal | 8 |
2. | Soyabeans | 18 |
3. | Kidney beans | 19 |
4. | Masoor (Lentil) | 25 |
5. | Besan | 27 |
6. | Yellow Moong Dal | 29 |
7. | Toovar Dal | 29 |
8. | Chick peas | 33 |
9. | Moong | 38 |
10. | Urad dal | 43 |
11. | Black eyed beans | 44 |
12. | Whole Urad | 46 |
13. | Kala Chana | 51 |
Low Glycemic Index of Cereals
Low Glycemic Index of Cereals | ||
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1. | Barley | 25 |
2. | Broken Wheat | 41 |
3. | Whole Wheat Bread | 51 |
4. | Bajra | 54 |
5. | Wheat | 54 |
6. | Oats | 55 |
7. | Brown Rice | 55 |
8. | Buckwheat | 55 |
Low Glycemic Index of Dairy Foods
Low Glycemic Index of Dairy Foods | ||
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1. | Milk, limit consumption | 27 |
2. | Curds | 28 |
3. | Soya milk | 30 |
4. | Low fat milk, limit consumption | 32 |
5. | Low fat curds | 33 |
Low GI Vegetables List
Low GI Vegetables List | ||
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1. | Kale | 5 |
2. | Broccoli | 10 |
3. | Cabbage | 10 |
4. | Mushroom | 10 |
5. | Onion | 10 |
6. | Lettuce | 10 |
7. | French Beans | 15 |
8. | Cauliflower | 15 |
9. | Tomatoes | 15 |
10. | Bhindi, Ladies Finger | 20 |
11. | Green peas | 48 |
12. | Carrot | 49 |
13. | Yam | 51 |
14. | Sweet potato | 54 |
Low Glycemic Index Indian Tikki Recipes
Cauliflower oats tikki recipe | mixed vegetable tikki | healthy cauliflower tikki for weight loss | cauliflower cutlet is a healthy substitute for fried tikkis. Normally tikkis are made by binding assorted ingredients with mashed potatoes. Here in mixed vegetable tikki we have used low calorie, low carb cauliflower with fibre-rich oats for that purpose! Two unusual ingredients, combined with colourful veggies results in a top-class tikki that will enthral you.
The vegetables add to the fibre, vitamin and antioxidant content of this snack, while the mint and coriander pool in vitamin C apart from imparting a tantalizing aroma and flavour to the healthy cauliflower tikki for weight loss. This delightful snack is cooked on a tava with minimal oil to reduce the nutrient loss and calorie count. Diabetics and heart patients and all those aiming a healthy lifestyle can opt for this snack.
cauliflower oats tikki recipe | vegetable oats tikki | healthy cauliflower tikki for weight loss | cauliflower cutlet |
On a diet or wanting to eat super healthy Indian snack? We have one of the tastiest healthy recipe which would give a treat to your taste buds in Oats moong dal tikki!! It is extremely easy and quick to make. We have used no complex but all easily available ingredients in making the recipe. Healthy oats moong dal tikki is also a easy way to add oats to your diet, as some people do not like the taste of oats.
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Low Glycemic Indian South Indian Snacks
With humble origins as a simple, homely breakfast in South India, the uttapam has now become famous all over the world, because it lends itself to so much innovation. Here is yet another variant, made with whole bajra and its flour – bajra uttapam. You will enjoy the mouthfeel of cooked bajra in these uttapams.
Vegetables like carrots and onions lend a nice crunch to this sumptuous dish, while coriander, lemon juice, etc., team up to perk up the flavour and aroma. The carrots in bajra carrot onion uttapa add a dose of vitamin A, while the lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C. Both these nutrients act as antioxidants and help in maintaining healthy vision, glowing skin and also enhancing our ability to fight diseases.
bajra carrot onion uttapa recipe | bajra uttapam | bajra onion uttapam breakfast recipe | healthy bajra uttapam |
Green moong dal appe with vegetables is a simple South Indian which can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack of dinner. Healthy appe pan recipe is easy to make and slightly more nourishing because of the addition of veggies. Filled with protein these appes are a great addition to a growing kids menu. It’s bite sized so kids of any age are bound to relish. The protein in vegetable moong dal appe will support the growing cells, tissues and bones of the kids.
The addition of veggies makes these south indian style healthy appe fiber rich, thus it can be enjoyed by weight watchers, diabetics, heart patients and those with stomach upset. Just remember not to overdo with the portion size as anything in excess is not good for the body.
green moong dal appe with vegetables | healthy appe pan recipe | south indian style healthy appe | vegetable moong dal appe |
Low Glycemic Index Indian Baked Snacks
When you bite into a baked methi mathri, the flavours just explode on your palate. From the bitterness of fenugreek leaves and the spiciness of chilli powder to the appetizing taste of coriander powder, multiple flavours clamour for your attention.
What’s more, this healthy jar snack is made with whole wheat flour and is baked instead of deep-fried, unlike the traditional version.
baked methi mathri recipe | healthy crispy methi mathri | baked mathari | healthy jar snack |
Made using fibre-rich oats and whole wheat flour, the baked oats puri is flavoured with sesame seeds, garlic paste and kasuri methi too. Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre (to make it good for diabetics), which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour used in the puri is rich in phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones.
baked oats puri recipe | whole wheat oats puri | Indian baked oats puri for weight loss |
Low Glycemic Index Indian Chaat Recipes
Moong dal ki chaat recipe is a healthy and tasty, nutritious and flavourful snack indeed. healthy moong dal chaat has a combo of protein rich yellow moong dal and nutria-dense fruits and veggies. See why this is a healthy moong dal chaat. The fiber (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn. Pomegranate provides vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant which build our immunity and work towards to a radiant skin.
moong dal ki chaat recipe | healthy moong dal chaat | chaat for weight loss, diabetics |
Healthy moong chaat is a tasty snack which you can rely on as a healthy alternative to fried snacks. Brimming with good health, this tasty sprouts chaat for weight loss can be tossed up in a jiffy and is the perfect answer to sudden hunger pangs. Always keep some sprouted moong ready in your fridge, so you can prepare this often for your loved ones. With 140 calories and 7.9 g of protein, it is an ideal option at snack time for weight-watchers. The protein along with the fibre from moong sprouts will keep you satiated for a long time.
Interestingly, the sprouted moong mixture is a nice and crunchy snack to have just as it is, even without the toppings! But the addition of dahi in sprouted moong chaat along with onions and tomatoes add little creamy and crunchy texture both at the same time.
healthy moong chaat recipe | moong sprouts chaat | sprouted moong chaat | sprouts chaat for weight loss |
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