Cornflakes with Milk
कॉर्नफ्लेक्स दूध के साथ · కార్న్ఫ్లేక్స్ పాలతో
A bowl of plain cornflakes served with milk, a common quick Indian breakfast. The processed corn has a very high GI, only partly offset by the protein and fat in milk.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Add nuts, seeds and fresh fruit, and use unsweetened cornflakes, to raise fiber and protein and reduce the sharp post-meal glucose spike.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Oats
ओट्स · ఓట్స్
Rolled oats widely adopted in Indian breakfasts. Rich in beta-glucan fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.
Poha (Flattened Rice)
पोहा · అటుకులు
Flattened rice cooked with onions, peanuts, and spices. Popular breakfast in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Upma
उपमा · ఉప్మా
Savory semolina (rava) porridge with vegetables. Quick South Indian breakfast, but semolina has a relatively high GI.