Why your favourite fasting food may be doing more harm than good, especially for diabetics and those struggling with weight.

Sabudana is widely eaten during fasts and often considered a gentle, light and easily digestible food. Its popularity in dishes like khichdi and vadas has made it a household staple across India. But a gastroenterologist has issued a strong warning, calling sabudana “a scam” when it comes to health benefits.

The expert explains that sabudana is essentially pure starch extracted from the cassava root. With nearly 90% carbohydrates and negligible protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals, it provides quick calories but almost no nutrition. “When we eat sabudana, we’re essentially consuming refined sugar,” he clarified, stressing that the food is far from a superfood and c

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