Mysore Pak is the crown jewel of Mysuru also known as Mysore, the City of Palaces. Karnataka’s culture capital prides itself on the simple yet luxuriant sweet made of just three key ingredients — ghee, gram flour and sugar. But what does Mysore Pak do to our blood sugar levels? A digital content creator has the answer and it will leave you surprised.
What’s The Impact Of Mysore Pak On Your Blood Sugar Level?
Rohan Sehgal, a digital content creator known for his ‘The Sugar Spike Show’ on Instagram educates the Internet about the impact of food and drinks on one’s blood sugar levels. While he isn’t a doctor or a medical practitioner, he uses his continuous glucose monitor readings (CGM) for his research.
In his videos, he tests food on himself to see how his body reacts to it. Apart from glucose spikes, he also emphasises the calories and quality of ingredients used in preparing a dish. Sehgal started a ‘Winter Desserts Series (Indian) where he tests popular mithai prepared during winter for their impact on his blood sugar levels. The content creator consumed 100g of Mysore Pak containing about 500 calories.
A few hours later, he checked the readings of his glucose monitor which showed only an 11 mg increase in blood sugar level. Pleasantly surprised, Rohan Sehgal declared that Mysore Pak had the lowest blood sugar increase amongst all the other winter desserts he tried so far. But his video comes with a disclaimer. He states that his reading could differ from others.
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It Has The Lowest Blood Sugar Increase Compared To Other Sweets
When he had Gajar Ka Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa Chikki and Gajak, his blood sugar levels had increased by about 30 mg. However, when he ate Mysore Pak it increased by only 1/3rd of what he had seen up till now. Maida-based desserts like Gulab Jamun spiked his blood sugar levels by 46 mg.
The reason for this is that Mysore Pak contains besan, which has a low glycemic index because it’s rich in protein and fibre. Ghee, twice the amount of besan, is added to prepare the sweet. Since it’s a fat, ghee contains zero glycemic index. In his observation, food prepared with besan leads to a lower spike in blood sugar levels.
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So, if you need any more reason to eat Mysore Pak, perhaps this is your sign! Don’t forget that moderation is always the key!
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