This article is originally published on Freedom from Diabetes website , available here.

Across the Indian subcontinent, the chapatti or roti, as unleavened (made without yeast) flatbreads are known here, are a ubiquitous accompaniment to every meal. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner just wouldn’t be the same without the humble chapatti.

Wheat Nutrition

100 grams of wheat contain the following nutrition

Carbohydrates: 72 grams

Sugar 0.4 grams

Protein: 13.2 grams

Water: 10–11%

Calories: ~ 340

Fiber: 12- 15% (bran)

Where diabetics are concerned, wheat — in moderation — makes a good addition to the diet, for the following reasons.

Whole wheat’s high fiber content helps reduce cholesterol, bringing down the risk of heart-related diabetic complications

The fiber in wheat is also good for your digestion, as its fiber content helps improve digestion and improve gut health.

Diabetics need to be careful about the quantity of wheat consumed, despite its positive health effects for the following reason.

High fiber content makes wheat a good food for digestion, however, a number of people suffer from a condition known as celiac disease, a chronic digestive and immune disorder that is triggered by foods with gluten — a protein that occurs naturally in grains like wheat, barley, and rye.

There is also evidence to suggest that many people, even those who do not have celiac disease, are sensitive to wheat. Consuming wheat products cause issues like bloating, pain, gas, and diarrhea.

Whether you’re diabetic or not, these wheat variants, with their particular spectrum of nutrients, offer all-around benefits that can enhance everyone’s wellbeing.

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