Olan
ओलन · ఓలన్
A delicate Kerala dish of ash gourd and cowpea (red beans) simmered gently in thin coconut milk with green chillies. Low in carbs, light and naturally low-GI.
Calories & Nutrition: Olan (1 bowl)
- 13g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 7g
- 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
The ash gourd is mostly water and fiber, keeping the carb load tiny; the cowpea adds protein, making this a gentle low-GI part of a sadya plate.
Olan and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Olan?
Olan has a glycemic index of 32, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Olan increase blood sugar?
Olan has a low glycemic index (32), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Olan good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Olan is a low-GI food (GI 32), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Olan?
Olan has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 bowl).
Hindi mein
Olan ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Olan ka glycemic index (GI) 32 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 13g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya olan khane se sugar badhti hai?
Olan ka GI kam (32) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez olan kha sakte hain?
Haan. Olan ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Olan mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl) olan mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 13g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 4g fiber.
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