Flaxseeds (Alsi)
अलसी · అవిసె గింజలు
Also called: alsi, flax seeds, flaxseed, avise ginjalu, jawas, linseed
Small brown seeds rich in omega-3 fats and soluble fiber, eaten roasted, ground into chutney podi or mixed into roti dough. Very low in digestible carbs, they help keep blood sugar steady.
Calories & Nutrition: Flaxseeds (Alsi) (1 tablespoon)
- 3g
- Carbs
- 0.2g
- Sugars
- 2.7g
- Fiber
- 1.8g
- Protein
- 4.2g
- Fat
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
Eat them ground, not whole, so the body can absorb them. Add a spoon of roasted alsi powder to roti dough, curd or a dal, and store ground flax in the fridge.
Flaxseeds (Alsi) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 tablespoon).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Flaxseeds (Alsi)?
Flaxseeds (Alsi) has a glycemic index of 10, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Flaxseeds (Alsi) increase blood sugar?
Flaxseeds (Alsi) has a low glycemic index (10), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Flaxseeds (Alsi) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Flaxseeds (Alsi) is a low-GI food (GI 10), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Flaxseeds (Alsi)?
Flaxseeds (Alsi) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 tablespoon).
Hindi mein
Alsi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Alsi ka glycemic index (GI) 10 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 tablespoon) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.2g sugar aur 3g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya alsi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Alsi ka GI kam (10) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez alsi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Alsi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Alsi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 tablespoon) alsi mein lagbhag 53 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3g carbohydrate, 1.8g protein aur 2.7g fiber.
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