Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
मेथी · మెంతికూర
Also called: menthi kura, fenugreek
Leafy green with proven blood sugar-lowering properties. Contains galactomannan fiber and 4-hydroxyisoleucine which improve insulin sensitivity.
Calories & Nutrition: Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) (1 bunch (cooked))
- 3g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 2.3g
- Protein
- 0.4g
- 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
Adding methi to chapati dough, parathas, or dal actively helps lower blood sugar. Soak methi seeds overnight and drink the water in the morning — a traditional diabetic remedy with research backing.
Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bunch (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)?
Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) has a glycemic index of 5, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) increase blood sugar?
Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) has a low glycemic index (5), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) is a low-GI food (GI 5), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)?
Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 bunch (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Methi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Methi ka glycemic index (GI) 5 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bunch (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 3g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya methi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Methi ka GI kam (5) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez methi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Methi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Methi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bunch (cooked)) methi mein lagbhag 25 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3g carbohydrate, 2.3g protein aur 2.5g fiber.
