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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Sep 27, 2022

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Question by Vaani on Sep 27, 2022Hindi

Dear Komal,
I often buy ragi bread from reputed suppliers/brands. It tastes just like regular bread. How can I be sure it's healthy? Maybe they have mixed maida or aata in it?
Vaani

Ans:

While purchasing any commercial food product, check its food labels. The ingredients and nutritional values are indicated therein.

It is important to read these as it helps you to understand the amount of fat, sugar, fibre, sodium, etc, contained in the product you are consuming.

DISCLAIMER: The answer provided by rediffGURUS is for informational and general awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Dear Komal, I often buy ragi bread from reputed suppliers/brands. It tastes just like regular bread. How can I be sure it's healthy? Maybe they have mixed maida or aata in it? Vaani

Dear Komal,
I often buy ragi bread from reputed suppliers/brands. It tastes just like regular bread. How can I be sure it's healthy? Maybe they have mixed maida or aata in it?
Vaani