{"id":3913,"date":"2022-07-21T09:34:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T04:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=3913"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:15:22","slug":"is-chana-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-chana-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chana Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Bengal Gram or White Chickpea or white chana has a ubiquitous presence across the length and breadth of Indian cuisine. From a humble <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gur-Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (jaggery and roasted bengal gram, a street-side snack) to rich traditional recipes, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has got a significant stake in our diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the go-to source of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-get-enough-protein-on-a-vegetarian-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the vast vegetarian population in India. But is chana good for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-control-diabetes-with-indian-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\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>Glycemic Index or GI<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/are-you-dependent-solely-on-glycemic-index\/\">Glycemic Index<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also referred to as GI, is a type of system that assigns a number or numeric value to foods based on how much carbohydrate they contain and how fast eating each of these can increase your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/29-reduction-in-average-blood-sugar-levels-with-diabefly-digital-therapeutic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever food you partake has a direct impact on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Being aware of the GI count of the things you eat helps you be mindful of their effect on your blood sugar levels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a track of GI count is all the more necessary for a person dealing with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-complications-symptoms-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complications of diabetes mellitus.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"cta-image-banner\">\n            <div class=\"cta-body\">\n                <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fitterfly.typeform.com\/to\/D8eLpc75?utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=nutrition_consult&utm_source=organic\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diabetes-diet-nutrition-consultation-banner.webp\" alt=\"diabetes diet nutrition consultation banner\" title=\"Diabetes Nutrition Consults Form\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1650\/370;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diabetes-diet-nutrition-consultation-banner.webp\" alt=\"diabetes diet nutrition consultation banner\" title=\"Diabetes Nutrition Consults Form\" \/><\/noscript>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diabetes-diet-nutrition-consultation-mob-banner.webp\" alt=\"diabetes diet nutrition consultation banner\" title=\"Diabetes Nutrition Consults Form\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/572;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diabetes-diet-nutrition-consultation-mob-banner.webp\" alt=\"diabetes diet nutrition consultation banner\" title=\"Diabetes Nutrition Consults Form\" \/><\/noscript>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Glycemic index, or GI, is usually divided into three categories:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low GI \u2013 between 1 and 55<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium GI \u2013 between 56 and 69<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High GI \u2013 70 and above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"exacc_fOrYYp69L6yOseMPw72XiA43\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">What is the Glycemic Index Gi Of Chana Or White Chickpea?<\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Bengal Gram or white chickpea has a low Glycemic Index of 28 which makes it an extremely beneficial food item for people with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/pulses-and-diabetes-whats-cooking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Is Chana Good for Diabetes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Due to its low GI count, <i>Chana<\/i> or white chickpea is good for diabetes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of White Chickpeas\u00a0or Chana for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Loaded with nutrients\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has proteins, calories, vitamins, minerals, and good fiber content.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Aids in weight management<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chana is good for weight loss as it is loaded with proteins and fiber, <i>Chana<\/i> keeps you full for a longer time, thus, cutting away the need to binge. It also reduces your calorie intake and helps you keep a check on it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Regulates blood glucose levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Does chana increase blood sugar? Due to its low GI count, <i>Chana<\/i> or white chickpea comes handy in maintaining your blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Prevents iron deficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><i>Chana <\/i>has a high iron content which makes it an absolute favorite when it comes to bridging the iron deficiency gap in the body. This in turn aids in physical as well as mental growth.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Increases brain function<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The choline and magnesium present in <i>Chana<\/i> helps in proper brain functioning.<\/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;:14851,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:11982760},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2764340},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\&quot;Segoe UI\\&quot;, roboto, \\&quot;Helvetica Neue\\&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">\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>Other Health Benefits of <\/b><b>Chana<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Improvement in digestion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The high fiber content aids the bowel movement and helps you get rid of constipation. It also has antioxidant properties which help you keep your gut and digestive tract clean by flushing away the bulky waste from your system.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. It is fortifying<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The amino acid Methionine present in <i>Chana<\/i> improves cell functioning that results in a steady boost of energy.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Heals anaemia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This iron-rich grain increases your haemoglobin count and is especially beneficial for women during menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to include White Chickpea or <\/b><b>Chana<\/b><b> in your daily diet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various other tastier ways of incorporating <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in your diet other than as a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dal <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or curry. For instance, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Eat it as a sprout<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soak bengal gram or chana in water for 10-12 hours. Drain and wash thoroughly. Keep it covered for another 6-8 hours. Depending upon the season, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sprout will be ready to be consumed within 24 days.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Make Chana Chaat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure-cook <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in salt water. Drain and keep aside. Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, coriander leaves, roasted peanuts, lemon juice, rock salt and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chaat masala<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3. Add it to salads<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a good protein substitute in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-healthy-salad-dos-donts\/\"> salads. <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. 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