Low GI Rice

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diabeticsrus

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I love rice! Recently I've been reading about which rice is "better" for a type 2 diabetic, apart from Wholegrain rice, I learnt that Basmati white rice (my preferred choice) which have a low GI value below 55 (Glycemic Index) is also better than normal rice, however I'm finding it difficult to find it. A relative of mine who lives in Australia, also T2, uses a type of Basmati but the manufacturer is based in the far east and don't sell here, he swears by them! (Lal Qilla Basmati Suitable for Diabetes & Obesity). Any ideas where I can buy similar?
 
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I buy basmati at any supermarket.
Do you check your BG with a meter after eating, as rice can be unpredictable for some on here?
 
You aren’t allowed to market foods as being specifically for people with diabetes in the UK any longer (there were some hideous and very unhelpful concoctions in the past!).

I think any old basmati will do the trick - it generally rates around 55 in GI I think. Basmati seems to suit my BG levels. 🙂
 
Rice is not a particularly good option for Type 2 diabetics as regardless of the type it is very high carbohydrate at about 78g carb per 100g dry weight of rice.
People find alternatives like cauliflower rice.
You may find some Asian or African shops have the one you mention but sadly it is no less carbs than a normal basmati rice.
 
Unfortunately Low GI is not a principle that all digestive systems subscribe to, so you are best to test whichever rice or any other carb rich food you buy, to see how your body responds to it because we are all different. Low GI is just a general guide not an indication of how your body will respond. Porridge is supposed to be low GI but even the best jumbo/steel cut oats hit my blood stream within 20mins of entering my mouth and spike my levels badly, even adding cream to try to slow it down. Everyone's gut biome is different and will break down food at it's own pace, so the best you can do is buy some Basmati rice and try it by measuring a portion, testing before eating and then 2 hours afterwards to see how your body responds.
 
I find normal supermarket basmati good. You can also get wholegrain brown basmati too, if you’re interested.
 
diabeticsrus said:
I know you can buy Basmati from anywhere, some manufacturers produce Basmati with lower GI, below 55, that's what I'm after.
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It would be interesting to know how they reduce it.

You could try to look for Swarna and Mahsuri rice, which has a lower GI allegedly.
 
There is far more rice labelled Basmati than is grown, so what you are actually eating can be rather problematic and might account for the variation.
 
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There is far more rice labelled Basmati than is grown, so what you are actually eating can be rather problematic and might account for the variation.
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That peaked in about 2010, and Basmati is reasonably distinctive anyway.
But I do like black rice, which has a GI in the 40's.
 
Most super own brand long grain rise is basmat rice and is cheaper than that named “basmati”.
 
As an alternative Full Green riced cauliflower is available at Sainsburys on offer at £1.50 per pouch at moment. Useful if you haven't got any fresh cauliflower or can't be bothered to make your own. It's nice at only 2g of carbs 100g.
 
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