Does Biryani Raise Blood Sugar?

Biryani can raise blood sugar because rice is a carbohydrate food. The size of the serving is especially important: a restaurant plate piled high with rice may contain far more carbohydrate than a modest home serving.

What else is in the biryani?

Chicken, meat, vegetables, oil and yogurt accompaniments can all change the composition of the meal. They do not remove the carbohydrate from the rice, but the overall meal matters when thinking about fullness and glucose response.

If you want to eat biryani

• Choose a portion that fits your personal carbohydrate plan.
• Add salad or vegetables instead of making the entire plate rice.
• Be cautious with sugary drinks.
• Avoid assuming that a special occasion meal has ruined your progress.
• If you are prescribed mealtime insulin, follow your dosing plan and ask your clinician before making changes.

“A single biryani meal is information, not a moral failure. Look for patterns and make the next meal normally.”