{"id":9815,"date":"2023-06-03T15:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T09:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=9815"},"modified":"2024-01-30T16:24:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T10:54:50","slug":"is-ladyfinger-a-good-for-people-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-ladyfinger-a-good-for-people-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Ladyfinger a Good Food Choice for People with Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staple and easily available vegetable is the bhindi. Also called \u2018okra\u2019 or lady\u2019s finger\u2019, this vegetable is popular across parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and some parts of North and South America. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lady\u2019s finger is known for its sticky mucilage or extract that is used to thicken sauces in some cuisines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes are constantly looking out for foods that are safe for them and do not cause a spike in their blood sugar levels! Is the lady\u2019s finger one of them? Let\u2019s find out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"display:none\" class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n            <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <div class=\"desktop-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                <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    \n<h2><b>Nutritional value of the Lady\u2019s Finger\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we jump into the many health benefits of the lady\u2019s finger and understand if it is recommended for people with diabetes, here\u2019s what the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169260\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutritional value of 100 gm of this vegetable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein: 1.93 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates: 7.5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibre: 3.2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar: 1.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium: 299 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium: 7 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium: 57 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C: 23 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides these nutrients, the lady\u2019s finger is also rich in iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin A and antioxidants. The pods of the lady\u2019s finger contain phenolic compounds and flavonoid derivatives with strong antioxidant properties.<\/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>Benefits of the Lady&#8217;s Finger\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the versatility and flavour profile of the lady\u2019s finger, this vegetable is eaten for its several health benefits, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Improves heart health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Heart Association recommends <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/5-fibre-rich-foods-for-diabetes-and-their-impact-on-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-fibre foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health. The lady\u2019s finger is one such high-fibre food that can improve heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Good for bone health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lady\u2019s finger is rich in magnesium, phosphorous and vitamin K, all of which prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Boosts gastrointestinal health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high fibre content of the lady\u2019s finger and the mucilage prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system. Some traditional medicinal practices also believe that lady\u2019s finger extract is good for treating inflammatory conditions of the digestive system, like irritable bowel syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Reduces inflammation in the body<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high antioxidant content of the lady\u2019s finger helps reduce inflammation in the body, one of the causative factors for chronic diseases like cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Good for pregnancy and lactation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lady\u2019s finger is rich in folate, an essential nutrient for pregnant and lactating mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides these health benefits, the lady\u2019s finger is also said to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/262676405_Amazing_Benefits_Of_OkraLady%27s_Finger_For_Skin_Hair_And_Health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improve immunity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, help in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diet-plan-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> and prevent diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is the Lady\u2019s Finger Good for Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ladies&#8217; finger has a low glycemic index, which means it does not cause a spike in blood sugar levels when consumed. Due to its high fibre content, the lady\u2019s finger has a low glycemic index.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few studies have shown the diabetes-lowering properties of the lady\u2019s fingers. This vegetable improves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0378874122005839\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin sensitivity and lipid profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and aids in weight loss- all of which help better blood sugar management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the high quantity of fibre in the ladies\u2019 fingers is also believed to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3263724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stabilise blood glucose levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ways to Consume Lady\u2019s Finger in Diabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have diabetes or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/prediabetes-vs-diabetes-what-is-the-difference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how you cook your food greatly affects your blood sugar management. The lady\u2019s finger is no different. Here are some recommended ways of consuming the ladies\u2019 finger for people with diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiling the lady\u2019s fingers before eating has shown to maintain fibre content, which is excellent for blood sugar management. Adding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bhindi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to traditional recipes like dals, sambhar, kadhis, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rasse<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wali<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sabzi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are some interesting ways to maintain its mucilaginous fibre.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir-frying ladys\u2019 fingers in a kadhai with some mustard seeds (like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bhindi ki bhaji<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Cooking the ladies\u2019 fingers this way is tasty, and add a squeeze of lemon juice for some added flavour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When eating the ladys\u2019 finger in a meal, combine it with other food groups like protein to create a balanced meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FitterTake<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lady\u2019 finger is an extremely healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/vegetables-for-diabetes\/\">vegetable<\/a> to include in your diet. The high fibre content and low glycemic index play a central role in making this vegetable safe to consume for people with diabetes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While several traditional medicinal practices have been recommending the ladys\u2019 finger for people with high blood sugar levels, many studies have proved so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that managing high blood sugar levels can be tedious and often frustrating. However, you don\u2019t have to do it alone! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Fitterfly, we offer a scientifically-curated and technologically-backed <\/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 Care Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where our nutrition coaches, physiotherapy coaches and success coaches work together to create a personalised plan for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Fitterfly, all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\">diabetes management plans<\/a> focus on four pillars, namely, diet, fitness, adequate sleep and effective stress management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help managing your diabetes? <\/span><a 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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                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg\" alt=\"No Cost EMI\" title=\"No Cost EMI\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">No Cost <br> EMI<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\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\/money-back.svg\" alt=\"Moneyback Guarantee\" title=\"Moneyback Guarantee\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">Moneyback <br> Guarantee<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\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\/google-icon.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\"><br>4.8\/5<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-form-block cta-form\">\n                        <div class=\"testimonial-form-block-pad\">\n            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                                     <span class=\"error-text\">Required<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-form-field\">\n                                                <input type=\"number\" id=\"mobile\" onkeypress=\"if (this.value.length >9) return false;RestrictFirstZero(event)\"  onkeydown=\"return (event.which >= 48 && event.which <= 57) || event.which == 8 || event.which == 46\" type=\"number\" minlength=\"10\" maxlength = \"11\" placeholder=\"Mobile No.\" class=\"\" required>\n                                                <span class=\"error-text\">Required<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"button-block\">\n                                                <button id=\"save-data-CRM\" type=\"button\" class=\"button\">\n                                                    <span>Call me<\/span>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/form>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card-note\">* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for Diabtes Reversal<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People with diabetes are constantly looking out for foods that are safe for them and do not cause a spike in their blood sugar levels! 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