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CGM Experiment
2025-04-15
2 min read

Tea and Aloo Bhujia: Is This Combo Ruining Your Health?

Tea and bhujia is one of the most iconic Indian snack combos. I tested it on my CGM to see what it actually does to blood sugar.

Tea and aloo bhujia might be the most common afternoon ritual in Indian households. It feels harmless — a small snack, a cup of chai. But bhujia is fried, starchy, and usually salted enough to make you reach for more without thinking.

I ran the combo on my Freestyle Libre 3. The result is a useful reality check for anyone who thinks "a little bhujia" is a free pass.

Watch the experiment below.

Watch the experiment