What are some tasty alternatives to bread for diabetics that still allow for enjoyable meals?

Diabetics can replace bread with low-GI, high-fiber alternatives like multigrain rotis, lettuce wraps, or veggie bases for tasty, spike-free meals.

Tasty Swaps

• Ragi/jowar roti: Nutty flavor for butter chicken or sabzi; GI ~50 vs. bread's 70+

• Lettuce/romaine wraps: Crisp for paneer rolls or shawarma fillings.

• Portobello mushrooms: Grill as burger "buns" with cheese/veggies

• Bell pepper halves: Stuff with eggs or keema for pizza-style.

• Cucumber slices: Layer for mini sandwiches with chutney/protein.

• Flaxseed/oats flatbread: Bake chewy wraps (2-ingredient flax-psyllium).

Indian Recipes

• Ragi dosa or besan chilla: Pancake-style for masala fillings

• Methi thepla: Spiced, herby flatbread with yogurt.

• Oats upma or quinoa khichdi: Porridge base for savory toppings.

These keep meals enjoyable while stabilizing sugar per prior low-GI tips.