Which of these South Indian breakfast foods can increase your blood sugar levels?

Health By Chetana Belagere Jan 27, 2025 Read the article

For millions across South India, the day begins with the comforting warmth of idlis, the crisp masala dosas, or the tangy lemon rice.

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These dishes, steeped in tradition and flavour is almost the way of life. But have you ever wondered what these foods do to your blood sugar levels?

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A study developed a database on the glycemic carbohydrates, glycemic index, and glycemic load of common South Indian breakfast foods.

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GI index of a food is the ability of the food to increase the blood sugar levels, and Glycemic Load (GL) is GI multiplied by the quantity of the food consumed.

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Foods with a high GI: MLA Upma pesarattu, Open Dosa, Lemon rice, Onion dosa, Plain dosa, Vegetable biryani, Tomato bath.

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Low-GI foods: Vada sambar, Pesarattu, Chapati, Parota.

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