Tuber crops like jimikand, kachalu show promise in fighting diabetes, reveals study
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In a groundbreaking study, researchers have found that tuber crops like jimikand (elephant foot yam) and kachalu (colocasia) can be effective in combating type-2 diabetes.
This significant discovery comes from a collaborative study conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, the Crop Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology Division of Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)-Shimla and the Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Bhubaneswar.
The research team, comprising experts such as Awadhesh Kumar, Soumya Mahapatra, Lopamudra Nayak, Monalisha Biswal, Upasana Sahu, Milan Kumar Lal, Amresh Kumar Nayak and Kalidas Pati, has shown that including these tuber crops in daily diets, particularly in rice-consuming populations, can be a simple yet effective strategy to reduce the risk of diabetes and related health issues.
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he study reveals that incorporating tuber vegetables like jimikand and kachalu into meals can significantly lower the glycemic index (GI) of rice — a staple food for millions worldwide. Foods with a high GI cause blood sugar levels to spike rapidly, increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity. Rice, being a high GI food due to its easily digestible starch, has been a concern for health experts, especially in regions where it forms a major part of the diet.
Researchers found that mixing rice with tuber crops reduced the overall GI of the meal. These tuber vegetables are rich in fiber and other beneficial compounds, which slow down the digestion process, leading to a more gradual release of sugar into the bloodstream.
The findings suggest that incorporating these tuber crops into everyday meals could be a promising approach to developing new food products and dietary guidelines aimed at combating the global diabetes epidemic. This research not only highlights the potential health benefits of traditional foods but also offers a practical solution to a growing public health concern.
