Diwali is the most popular of all the festivals in India and is particularly popular because of the lights, fireworks and sweets involved. Diwali is a time when varieties of mithai, fried food is served and it becomes difficult for any individual especially a diabetic to take utmost care of their diet. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease and it is very important to take care of the dietary intake to maintain good control. No worries !! Here are some tips to manage your diabetes this Diwali.
1. OPT FOR FOOD WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS:
- When buying sweets choose from options that are made with natural sweeteners like dates or anjeer instead of buying traditional sweets like kaju katli or boondi ka laddoo that are loaded with sugar.
- When buying sweets made with natural sweeteners always ensure that no added sugars are included to enhance the sweetness.
2.INCLUDE THE HEALTHIEST FOODS AND KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED:
- Vegetables and Fruits are arguably the healthiest foods available to us. They are filling, low calorie and have little
Festival in India is definitely a very decorative affair and incomplete without any sort of sweets.These festivals offer a great opportunity for people from different religions to enjoy the traditional delicacies that are cooked using the traditional recipes and Navratri is no exception. Navratri is a long festival, which is celebrated continuously for nine days. Therefore, a variety of dishes are made and served during this festival. The Indian cuisines are famous for their wide variety. Special Navratri cuisine is a part of the multitude of culinary delights of the country. Here is one of the navratri special Diabetes friendly sweet recipe which is very easy to make.
MAKHANA KHEER
INGREDIENTS:
1 ltr low fat milk 1/4 cup makhana (puffed lotus seeds) 2 tsp sugar free 2 tsp chopped walnuts 2 tsp chopped almonds 1 tsp green cardamom powder (optional)
METHOD:
- In a
Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated throughout India with a great devotion. Ganesh chaturthi is a time when varieties of mithai, fried food is served and it becomes difficult for any individual especially a diabetic to take utmost care of their diet. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease and it is very important to take care of the dietary intake to maintain good control. So, enjoy this festival with a healthy modak recipe without compromising your sweet tooth.
PANEER AND DRYFRUIT MODAK
INGREDIENTS:
For the covering:
1 cup whole wheat flour 1tsp oil Luke warm water as required
For filling:
½ cup crumpled paneer 2 tbsp sugarfree 2 tbsp finely chopped walnut and almond mixture 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 5-7 saffron (k
Holi, the festival of colours is surely a difficult time for diabetics. More so because one can really gorge on sweets especially gujiya and Puranpoli. So, if you don’t want to give up your fitness goals try to atleast avoid giving into sweet temptations. We will help you not to make this festival an excuse to binge on unhealthy calories and accumulate health risks. Don’t worry, here are some of the tips that can help you to eat right on this Holi while enjoying the real spirit of the festival.
Five best ways to enjoy holi and maintain your normal blood glucose levels:
Eat right and combat overeating
- On an average a healthy adult requires around 2,000 calories a day but constant snacking in between regular meals during festivals season results in intake of 1,500 extra calories.
- This doesn’t imply that you kill your desire to enjoy special dishes rather feed you taste buds with a bite or two.
- Gujjia, papri and kanji ke vade among dozen other dishes are must but you must maintain the calorie consumption, for instance, take a spoonful instead of a full serving for dinner.
- If you want to have sweets cut down a carbohydrate-containing food from the meal, as it may add extra calories and carbohydrates in your diet.
- Eat protein rich food item with each meal such as dal, paneer, curds or buttermilk which helps to re
Diabetic Caramel Custard
A light and tasty pudding not only for diabetics but for all those who are health conscious and want to avoid sugar laden desserts. The low fat milk used in this recipe has a wealth of nutrients like protein and calcium which is extremely essential for the maintenance of healthy bones. I have used one teaspoon of sugar to make the caramel, but you can avoid it and simply enjoy the custard.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 1 tbsp custard powder
- 3 sachets sugar substitute
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 5 gms chopped agar-agar
- 1 tsp sugar for caramelising
Method
- Soak the China grass in ¾ cup of cold water for 15 to 20 minutes. Put to cook on a slow flame until it dissolves. Keep warm.
- In a pudding mould, add the sugar (for caramelising) and 1 teaspoon of water and continue cooking until the sugar becomes brown.
- Spread the caramelised sugar all over the base of the mould, rotating the mould to spread it evenly. The sugar will harden quickly.
- Mix the custard powder in ½ cup of cold milk.
- Boil the remaining milk. When it comes to a boil, add the custard powder and milk mixture and continue cooking till you get a smooth sauce.
- Add the China grass solution to the custard and boil again for 2 minutes.
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Fasting for a person with Diabetes is to be done with extreme care keeping in mind their glucose levels throughout the day. If you are a diabetic person and will be fasting today, here are a few recipes, compiled by our patient, Bhavika Hingwala, that’ll help you keep the fast, uncompromised.
Samo/Varyache Tandul Khichdi
Ingredients:
- Samo – 1 small katori
- Buttermilk or curd – 1 cup
- Jeera – few
- Chillies/ginger paste -1/4th tsp
- Curry leaves – 2-3 leaves
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 1tsp
- Coriander leaves – to garnish
Method of Preparation:
- Take one small katori of samo
- Wash it properly and soak in water for some time
- Take a pan; put some ghee, jeera, crushed curry leaves and chilly/ ginger paste
- Add water and salt then let it boil
- As water boils, add soaked samo
- Add sour buttermilk or curd if desired
- Let it cook for while till it becomes soft
- Garnish with coriander leaves
- Serve hot with curd
Nutritional benefits: Samo is a low glycemic index food and rich in vitamins and minerals. This is definitely a healthier substitute for sabudana/sago. Including curd or buttermilk makes the dish rich in protein.
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Shivaratri Fast is considered to be the most important fast for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Shiva Purana goes on to say that if a devotee observes Shivaratri Vrata with sincerity, pure devotion and love he is blessed with the divine grace of Lord Shiva. Fasts are not meant to create undue hardship or create a life-threatening situation. All religions discourage people who are sick, pregnant, nursing a baby from fasting. Patients with diabetes fall under this category because their chronic metabolic disorder may place them at high-risk for various complications if the pattern and amount of their meal and fluid intake is markedly altered. Myth: Fasting helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels
Facts:
- Fasting can cause hypoglycemia in patients with uncontrolled type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
- On the other hand, depending on the individual, fasting without using insulin can result in high blood sugars or in diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes complication caused by blood build-up of acids called ketones).
- Dehydration is another fear if fluids are avoided during the fast. But diabetes patients can safely fast if one follows a balanced way of eating.
- If you decide to fast, take advise from your diabetologist. Make sure your blood glucose levels are at normal range to avoid further complications
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Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but is linked to many health benefits, including and improved performance.
Chana Dal Pancakes:
Chana dal is a beneficial ingredient for diabetic. It helps the blood sugar levels to rise slowly, has a low glycemic index and utilises the sugar in the body effectively maintaining the body’s sugar levels.
Ingredients:
½ cup chana dal, soaked and drained ½ cup fenugreek leaves, chopped ½ cup spinach, chopped ½ cup carrot grated 1 tsp coconut, grated 2 tsp carrot, grated 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped Pinch of mustard and cumin seeds, respectively ½ tsp ginger, shredded 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method:
- Grind the soaked chana dal into a coarse pas