Diabetic or Sugar Release Control Atta

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Diabetic/Sugar Release Control Atta

• Aashirvaad

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What do you mean by Diabetic Atta?

• Atta with Sugar Control capabilities has a low
  Glycemic Index.
• This translates into a slow release of sugar from
  foods into the blood stream.
• Aashirvaad in India sells Sugar Release Control
  Atta which has a Natural Grain Mix of wheat flour
  and pulse and legume. This is a reason why it is
  considered the best flour for diabetics.

In simple terms, Diabetic Atta constitutes
elements that reduce the tendency of Type 2
Diabetes to become severe in its nature.
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Glycemic Index

• Glycemic Index or GI is associated with the
  carbohydrate content value of a type of food.
• A value lower than 55 is considered beneficial to
  health since they release sugar content slowly
  thus maintaining insulin levels.
• It is measured from 0 100. As mentioned
  earlier, the lower the GI of a food item, the
  better it is for users with Diabetic
  complications.

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Foods with Low GI

• Whole Grains Helps Control Blood Sugar
• Nuts - Good Source of Energy
• Beans/Legumes Rich in Fibre and Protein
• Barley Lowers Cholesterol Levels
• Seafood Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
• Lean Meats Rich in Iron and a good source of
  Vitamin B
• Vegetables Lowers blood pressure and helps
  control weight
• Oranges Good source of Vitamin C and helps
  improve immunity

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Foods with High GI

• White Rice Low in Nutritional Value
• White Bread Escalates Blood Sugar Levels
• Ice Cream High in Saturated Fats
• Watermelon High in Sugar and can affect Blood
  Glucose

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Guidelines for People with High Sugar

• Main source of carbohydrate should be cereals,
  mixed coarse grains, whole pulses and soybeans.
• Avoid sugar, honey and sweets.
• Oils containing linoleic acid only such as ground
  nut, sesame, cotton seed, rice bran and safflower
  should be used along with oils containing alpha
  linoleic acid such as soybean, mustard, canola
  etc.
• Exercise must be done regularly. Brisk walk for
  30-60 minutes or its equivalent physical
  activity.
• Guidelines for management of Type 2 Diabetes,
  Indian Council of Medical Research 2005

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About a Balanced Diet

• A balanced diet should provide around 50-60 of
  total calories from carbohydrates, preferably
  from complex carbohydrates10-15 from
  proteins20-30 from both visible and invisible
  fat (Dietary guidelines for Indians - A manual,
  National Institute of Nutrition, 2011)
• Main Source of carbohydrates for dietary
  management of diabetes should be cereals, mixed
  coarse grains, whole pulses, salads and
  soybeans.(Guidelines for management of Type 2
  Diabetes, Indian Council of Medical Research,
  2005)

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Carbohydrates Types

• Good

• Bad

• Vegetables - eat a variety every day
• Whole grains - oats, quinoa, brown rice, and
  barley are just a few 
• Nuts and seeds
• Whole fruits
• Beans and legumes
• Tubers - sweet potatoes, potatoes

• Sugary drinks - soda, sugar added sports
  drinks and carbonated waters
• Juices - most are filled with added sugar and
  preservatives
• White bread - refined product lacking nutritional
  value
• Processed foods - lack nutritional value and
  filled with preservatives
• Ice cream, candy and milk chocolate - lacks
  nutritional value, high in sugar and
  preservatives. Quality dark chocolate can be
  included in a healthy diet. 

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Using Low GI based Atta

• Atta is a food product that is consumed across
  society classes in India.
• It is a staple food and is easy to procure.
• The idea of adding more health benefits to it
  would mean well for the masses.
• Low GI Atta means that all sugar distribution in
  the body will be in a well balanced way.
• This would help your body function and process
  complex sugars in a routine and disciplined
  manner.
• All in all, working towards the betterment of
  your health from the grassroots level is what
  your motive should be.

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About Aashirvaad

• Aashirvaad Whole Wheat Atta was launched on 27th
  May 2002 and now has become the number one in
  branded packaged atta across the country.
• All India (UrbanRural) Market Share of
  Aashirvaad Atta based on Nielsen Retail Audit MAT
  May 2017.
• Over the course of next 14 years, Aashirvaad grew
  and introduced products like -
• Aashirvaad Whole Wheat Atta.
• Aashirvaad Atta with Multigrains.
• Aashirvaad Select Atta.
• Aashirvaad Sugar Release Control Atta.
• Aashirvaad Fortified Atta.
• Aashirvaad Salt.
• Aashirvaad Spices.
• Aashirvaad Svasti Ghee.
• Aashirvaad covers the range of whole wheat flour,
  Atta flour, Salt, Spices and instant mixes.