Shawdesh Desk:

Mangoes can be eaten in small portion, in combination with protein or as a standalone snack instead of a part of meal to prevent sugar spikes.

How People with Diabetes Can Eat Mangoes:

Nutritionist Anupama Menon suggests ways to have mangoes to prevent blood sugar spikes in diabetes.

1. Smoothie: Mangoes can be consumed as a smoothie with the yoghurt as this will make the GI further drop (200ml).

2. Standalone snack: It is best to have it as a snack mid-morning or mid-evening and not after a meal. One can also blend it into a milkshake with 7-8 almonds crushed in it.

3. Combine it with protein: If you want to consume mangoes with your protein for slow release, you could blend 1 scoop vanilla/chocolate protein, 100-150 g mango and 100 ml milk. This is not an after-workout drink but simply an additional protein meal you could replace for a snack.

4. Avoid processed mango: There are plenty of processed pulps available in the market, best not to consume these (Canned/frozen). Fresh is any day better.

5. Don’t have it with meals: Do not consume mangoes immediately after or with your regular meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner). It can be had as a meal though, like a breakfast smoothie.

Source: Hindustan Times