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How to enjoy the festive season without
worrying about blood sugar
THE BEST THING and the
worst thing about the festive season is the food. It’s both – literally a feast
of happiness and the ultimate diet destroyer. And the people worst off in this
season of sugar and carbs are those with diabetes.
Here are some smart ways
to enjoy the season without blood sugar anxiety:
1.
Dhokla, khandvi, cheela
Besan, a flour made from
black gram, is the base for dhokla and khandvi, which are both festive in
nature. Jazz up your cheela with a filling of onion or grated lauki, and serve
with amla and mint chutney.
Why: Black gram has a low
glycemic index, helps control blood sugar and has a high satiety value, leaving
you feeling full for longer.
2.
Quinoa paratha stuffed with palak
Make a flour out of
quinoa dalia, then make parathas stuffed.
HEALTH
ALERT
The festive season can be
difficult for people with diabetes with boiled palak. Brush with white butter
and serve hot.
Why: Quinoa has a low
glycemic index, while spinach is high in fibre and a good source of minerals.
3.
Spicy peanut salad
Add chopped onions, some
pomegranate, chopped tomatoes and a little chopped green chilli to a cup of
roasted peanuts. Top with coriander leaves.
Why: This salad has a low
glycemic index and is rich in natural proteins and natural oils. It also has a
high satiety value.
4. Oats
and egg spicy pancake
Make a batter of oats
flour, adding a little besan for crispness. To this batter, add chopped green
chilli, chopped onions and crushed ginger. Fry on a non-stick pan with very
little sesame seed oil, and once cooked, top with sliced boiled egg.
Why: This combination is
rich in proteins and beta glucans, and the egg adds vitamin B12. The satiety
value is also high.
Ensure that you follow
this routine in the festive season:
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SHIKHA SHARMA
HTBR 23OCT16
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