{"id":15673,"date":"2023-12-26T15:49:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T10:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=15673"},"modified":"2024-02-20T12:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T06:46:34","slug":"amla-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/amla-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Amla (Gooseberry) Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The picture of the Indian gooseberry or amla being sold on a thela with some spicy masala and rock salt conjures up wonderful childhood memories, doesn\u2019t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether it is running to have a few of these tangy amlas with your friends or assisting your grandmother and mother in preparing amla pickle or the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">murabba<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, amla finds itself deeply rooted in Indian culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A nutrient-packed fruit, the amla is consumed for its many health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are reading this and are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/top-6-winter-fruits-that-are-excellent-for-people-living-with-diabetes\/\"> living with diabetes<\/a>, you may have thought &#8211; is <\/span>amla for diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a good option? Well, let\u2019s find out about <\/span>amla and diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;a class=&quot;cta-link&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;desktop-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;mobile-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nutritional Value of Amla<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand more about the benefits of <\/span>Indian gooseberry for diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is helpful to know more about the nutrients present in it [According to IFCT 2017]<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15679 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Nutritional Value of Amla\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla.webp\" alt=\"Nutritional Value of Amla\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15679 size-full\" title=\"Nutritional Value of Amla\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla.webp\" alt=\"Nutritional Value of Amla\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nutritional-Value-of-Amla-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While amla is an excellent source of vitamin C (a strong antioxidant), it also contains polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins known to have strong antioxidant properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Glycemic Index (GI) of Amla<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> glycemic index (GI) of amla<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 15. This makes it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/foods-with-lowest-glycemic-index\/\">low-GI fruit<\/a> that does not increase blood sugar levels, making it a diabetes-friendly fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15680 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Glycemic Index (GI) of Amla\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla.webp\" alt=\"Glycemic Index (GI) of Amla\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla.webp 601w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 601px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 601\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15680 size-full\" title=\"Glycemic Index (GI) of Amla\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla.webp\" alt=\"Glycemic Index (GI) of Amla\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla.webp 601w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Glycemic-Index-GI-of-Amla-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of Amla for Diabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering \u2018<\/span>is amla good for diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u2019 here are some amla benefits of the fruit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its low GI, it does not increase blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few studies show that amla improves HDL (good) cholesterol and reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol in people with diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant compounds like tannins, polyphenols, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1661-3821\/3\/3\/26\" rel=\"nofollow \"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terpenes and flavonoids have strong antioxidant properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that show antidiabetic properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Much Amla Can I Eat When I Have Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though amla is said to have anti-diabetic properties, there are limited studies on the same. However, people with diabetes can consume the fruit safely. If in doubt, always consult your dietician about the right quantity of amla for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12861,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Incorporate Amla into Your Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can enjoy amla freshly cut, you can also use it to prepare delicious recipes. Here\u2019s how you can add amla to your diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Amla chutney<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amla: \u00bd cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopped coriander: 1 cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green chillies: 2 to 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hing: a pinch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt: As per taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add coriander, chopped amla, green chilies, and hing to a mixer and grind to a choppy consistency. Add salt as per taste and serve with meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Amla-carrot juice for Diabetes<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amla: 1 to 2 pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopped carrots: 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopped beetroot: 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add amla, carrot, and beetroot juice to a juicer. Strain the juice and add salt as per your taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Amla rice<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked rice: 2 cups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil: 2 tablespoons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mustard seeds: 2 teaspoons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urad dal: 2 teaspoon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curry leaves: 1 sprig<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric powder: \u00bc teaspoon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted peanuts: 2 tablespoons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt: To taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amla: 10 amla<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry red chilli: 4\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methi powder: 1 teaspoon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Procedure:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the amla, dry them well with a towel, and cut them into 2-inch pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend the dry red chilies with amla until it forms a thick paste. Do not add water while doing so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add urad dal and roast until light brown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add curry leaves and turmeric to the pan and saute for a few seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add peanuts and roast them for a few minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the amla-red chilli paste to the pan and combine all the ingredients well. Stir well for another 10 minutes on low flame till the raw flavour of the amla goes away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in roasted methi powder, rice and salt (as per taste) and combine well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the pan and allow it to simmer at low heat for a couple of minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve hot with curd or raita.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Amla: Dos and Don&#8217;ts<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Dos<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume amla in moderation to enjoy its health benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Don&#8217;ts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid adding sugar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When adding amla to your diet, avoid using it to prepare amle ka murabba and amla candy that contain added sugars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid adding salt:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Due to its acidic nature, amla is commonly used to prepare pickles or consumed with salt and chat masala. Adding salt may not be a good idea for people with heart conditions and chronic diseases like diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FitterTake<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While amla conjures beautiful childhood memories, this tiny fruit is loaded with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and strong antioxidants. The low <\/span>GI of amla<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes it a good food for people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Besides its anti-diabetic effect, amla has several other benefits. It is, however, important to note that while amla is good for including a diabetes diet, it cannot be used as a replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle required to bring blood sugar levels under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q3XOZ2\">sign up for Fitterfly<\/a>\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes Prime Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, join us here. You can also <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simply give us a missed call at<\/span><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\" rel=\"nofollow \"><b> 08068507599<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we will reach out to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-7 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-head&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;h3 class=&quot;gradient-text&quot;&gt;Reduced HbA1c by HALF in 6 months&lt;\/h3&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n      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  <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-member-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"member-name\">Vandana Jha<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"member-age\">39 years<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"testimonial-outcome-list\">\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg\" alt=\"Happy members\" title=\"Happy members\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">30000+ <br>Happy members<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    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The added sugar makes it unfit for people with diabetes."},{"faq_question":"Is amla powder good for diabetes?","faq_answer":"Existing research on amla and its products states that they have the potential to reduce blood glucose levels. However, it is not a standalone solution for managing diabetes. Always consult your diabetologist and dietitian to maintain optimum blood glucose levels."},{"faq_question":"Is dry amla good for diabetes?","faq_answer":"Dry amla is prepared by sun-drying amla for 6 to 7 days. The process of drying removes the water in the fruit, resulting in a concentration of nutrients. So, dry amla is good for people with diabetes. However, always check with your dietician before consuming it."},{"faq_question":"What are the benefits of amla juice for diabetes?","faq_answer":"Amla juice is just as beneficial to people with diabetes as freshly cut amla. However, you must ensure you are not adding sugar, honey or any other sweetener to it. Amla juice with preservatives may also not be recommended for people with diabetes."},{"faq_question":" How much sugar is in amla fruit?","faq_answer":"100 g Amla contains 3.39 g of total sugars (According to IFCT 2017)."}],"custom_schema":"","media_url":"","reviewer":null},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15673"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15673\/revisions"}],"acf:post":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviewers\/5783"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}