The question of the month is here. Well no matter how excited are you about kite flying but the satisfaction you get from indulging into chikkis is something else. But the question is can diabetics enjoy them too? Honestly, NO! Because when you talk about chikkis let’s say peanut chikkis, it is a big deal !While it’s okay to have a chikki when you feel your sugar levels are low or you’re suffering from hypoglycemia, but not otherwise.
The sole reason being, the inclusion of jaggery. While prepping for a chikki, there’s hot jaggery syrup added to harden to and bind the chikkis. It’s true that jaggery is loaded with calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, potassium, and zinc but inspite of such a promising nutrition profile, both sugar and jaggery come from sugarcane. And, that’s the catch. With a high glycemic index of 84.4, jaggery is certainly not a sugar substitute. So, if you want to indulge in a chikki, understand that it’s a gamble. If your blood sugar levels are in control and you exercise properly as per your diabetes doctor’s instructions, then you may opt for a small piece of chikki once in a while, but it’s certainly not a mainstay of your diabetes diet plan.
Note: Do not consume chikki that have added saccharine, glucose, or any other added sugar. It’s a complete NO! Hope this helps. Happy Sankranti To You!