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Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade)

नींबू पानी · నిమ్మ పానీయం

Refreshing lemonade of lime juice, water, sugar and a pinch of salt. Medium-high GI from dissolved sugar that absorbs quickly.

62
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
62
Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
240g
Serving Size
75
Calories
Per serving: 1 glass (about 240ml)

Nutrition per Serving

18g
Carbs
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
☕BeveragesNorth IndianSouth IndianveganSeasonal (Mar, Apr, May, Jun)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Make it with a sugar substitute or just a little honey, and add chia seeds to slow absorption.

GI Source: Estimated from published research

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Aam Panna

आम पन्ना · ఆమ్ పన్నా

Tangy summer cooler of boiled raw mango, sugar, cumin and mint. Medium GI from added sugar balanced by tart mango and spices.

North IndianMaharashtrianSouth Indian
GL 1180 kcal1 glass (about 240ml)

Coconut Water

नारियल पानी · కొబ్బరి నీళ్ళు

Natural electrolyte drink from tender coconuts. Low GI, hydrating, and rich in potassium. Popular across South India.

South IndianKeralaTamil+1
GL 355 kcal1 tender coconut (~300ml)

Sugarcane Juice

गन्ने का रस · చెరకు రసం

Freshly pressed sugarcane juice, popular street drink. High in natural sugars — despite being 'natural', it's essentially liquid sugar.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 18180 kcal1 glass