Papaya (Carica papaya) is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Papaya and maize flour contain lutein and zeaxanthin, known as xanthophylls. A good intake of both lutein and zeaxanthin is believed to significantly reduce our risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the most common cause of blindness in America. Flaxseed contain omega 3-fatty acid which is important for life. Biochemical analysis of prepared products revealed that III (50:35:15) incorporated Laddoos, I (50:45:5) incorporated cutlet contain high amount of protein carbohydrate and fat, moderate amount of calcium and good amount of vitamin A. Incorporated products (Laddoos and cutlet) had better quality with respect to nutrition.
Background: Low-Glycemic Index foods may reduce the insulin demand, improve blood glucose control, reduce blood lipid concentrations and body weight and thus could help prevent diabetesrelated cardiovascular events. Low GI foods have been found to increase satiety, reduce hunger and food intake in many short term feeding studies thus useful in weight management. Objectives: To determine the glycemic index of the developed ready to eat functional food products. Materials and Methods: Normal subjects aged between 20 to 25 yrs (female) 10 students of SHUATS were selected. They were clinically normal and non-diabetic. The subjects were appraised about the experiment and their consent will be taken. Results: Study revealed that composite flour based mathri had low glycemic index while control mathri had high glycemic index and composite flour based biscuits had moderate glycemic index while control biscuits had high glycemic index. Conclusion: Glycemic index of medicinal herbs will be help to combat deficiency diseases as well as the combination of barley, garlic and black cumin seeds will provide a wide variety of nutrients and maintaining healthy die.
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