Try These Diabetes-Friendly Recipes For This Holi Season

Celebrating Holi with Care: Enjoy These Diabetes-Friendly Food Swaps

As the vibrant festival of colours, Holi approaches, it's time to indulge in joyous celebrations with some mouthwatering delicacies. We know that high-calorie and sugary foods can pose a challenge for people with diabetes. But don't worry! This Holi, we invite you to savour the festivities without compromising your health and keeping your sugar levels in check Diabetes-Friendly Holi recipes from Health Coach Akanksha Badola, Manager (Care Servicing), BeatO.

Nuts And Seeds Thandai

Thandai, the traditional drink, gets a healthy makeover using nuts and seeds in this recipe. Discover a wonderful fusion of taste and health with this recipe below-

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons mixed nuts and seeds (cashews, almonds, pistachios, melon seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon of honey or stevia (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
• A few rose petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine almond milk, mixed nuts and seeds, honey or stevia, ground cardamom, and saffron strands in a blender.
2. Cheesecloth to remove coarse bits.
3. Serve the chilled thandai garnished with rose petals if desired.
4. This recipe has low sugar and high nutrient content due to adding nuts.

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Offer a colourful array of grilled vegetable skewers as a healthy, diabetes-friendly snack option. Thread skewers with vegetables such as bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. Marinate vegetables in olive oil, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice before grilling for added flavour. Grilled vegetables are low in calories and rich in nutrients, making them nutritious for individuals with diabetes.

Ingredients:

1. Mushrooms, onions, and eggplant
2. Olive oil
3. Salt and pepper, to taste
4. Garlic powder (optional)
5. Italian seasoning or dried herbs (optional)
6. Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions:

Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Assemble The Skewers:

• Thread the chopped vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between different types for variety and colour.
• You can customize the skewers with your favourite vegetables or create themed combinations.

Season the skewers: Drizzle olive oil over the assembled skewers or dried herbs, if desired. Toss the skewers gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the seasoning.

Serve:

1. Once the skewers are cooked on a serving platter.
2. Garnish the skewers with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve them hot as a delicious and colourful side dish or appetizer.

Please Note: Let's celebrate this Holi with joy, laughter, and delectable dishes that nourish your body and treat your taste buds. If you have doubts about how a particular dish or ingredient impacts your sugar levels, you should always check sugar before and after your meal. You should also constantly talk to your doctor or healthcare provider daily to keep your sugar levels within the normal range.