{"id":29611,"date":"2025-05-15T12:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=29611"},"modified":"2025-05-15T12:18:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:48:54","slug":"can-beetroot-lower-blood-sugar-i-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/can-beetroot-lower-blood-sugar-i-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Beetroot Lower Blood Sugar? Here’s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have diabetes, you’re probably always looking for foods that help keep your blood sugar in check without making your meals boring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One such colourful and nutritious addition to your diet could be <\/span>Beetroot!<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Known for its natural sweetness, beetroot often raises questions about its impact on blood sugar levels. But the good news is, when eaten in moderation and as part of a balanced meal, beetroot can offer some incredible health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s understand why this root vegetable deserves a place on your plate while managing diabetes<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the Nutritional Value of Beetroot?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we get into the beetroot benefits for diabetes<\/strong>, let\u2019s take a <\/span>quick look at what\u2019s inside<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nutrient<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nNutritional Value* (per 100 gm)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/span><\/td>\n36 kcal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/span><\/td>\n6 gm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/span><\/td>\n2 gm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fat<\/span><\/td>\n140 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fiber<\/span><\/td>\n3 gm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free Sugar<\/span><\/td>\n4 gm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Starch<\/span><\/td>\n2 gm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Is Beetroot Safe for Everyone?<\/b>
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Beetroot is generally safe for most people and offers several health benefits. However, it\u2019s important to note that it contains a fair amount of carbohydrates, calories, and starch.\u00a0 For people with diabetes, it should be eaten mindfully, in controlled portions, to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

In India, it\u2019s common to pair vegetables with chapati or rice. But for people with diabetes, <\/span>combining two carb sources in one meal<\/b> (like wheat and beetroot or rice and beetroot) can <\/span>spike blood sugar levels<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shilpa Joshi<\/b>, VP of Metabolic Health at Fitterfly, explains that it\u2019s not just about beetroot being healthy \u2014 it\u2019s about how you combine it. She says:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t expect miraculous results if you\u2019re eating beetroot along with multiple carbs like chapati or rice. That\u2019s a lot of carbs together. Instead, try having beetroot poriyal with a bowl of dal and a fibre-rich sabzi like gawar (cluster beans). That way, the sugar doesn\u2019t shoot up.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For a safer and more balanced option, try including beetroot in a <\/span>salad mix<\/b> with <\/span>cucumber, tomato, and onion<\/b>, just like the traditional <\/span>Maharashtrian koshimbir<\/b>. This keeps the carb load lighter and helps you enjoy beetroot\u2019s benefits without going overboard.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Can Beetroot Lower Blood Glucose Levels?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Many people wonder, can beetroot lower blood sugar levels?<\/span><\/p>\n

Short answer: <\/span>Not significantly.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Beetroot is packed with nutrition \u2013 yes. It\u2019s a good source of antioxidants and dietary nitrates that support heart health. But when it comes to <\/span>blood sugar<\/b>, the picture is a little more nuanced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n