Why does the Indian diet have so many carbs?

The typical Indian diet is actually fairly moderate in terms of carbohydrates and the real reason behind the high cardiovascular disease prevalence and obesity in India is the large amount of dairy consumption. read more

In the US, there are programs like Ptitikin that reverse cardiovascular disease with a diet that is very high in carbohydrates and vegan proteins like lentils and beans but permits no meat, no butter (ghee), no cheese, etc. It allows only skim (non-fat) milk. Pritikin is closer to the traditional Indian diet than the modern Indian diet is. read more

For sweetening beverages and other eatables, liquid Stevia is the most preferred option as it contains zero carbohydrates, and does not impact blood sugar. Low Carb fruits like jamun, strawberry, raspberry etc. Eat in moderation: Pulses and legumes. They contain a generous amount of carbs among with protein so they result in blood sugar spikes. read more