Diabetes Tips for Holi 2023: The festive season makes it even more irresistible not to hoard sweets and drinks, but health is important.
Diabetes Tips for Holi 2023: hello there!! Yes, the festival of colors is finally here. Home kitchens are packed right now with some preparing special Holi foods, sweets and drinks. A time to indulge in sweets and treats, this is also the time to check your blood sugar levels, especially if you are diabetic. Holi food indulgences are simply irresistible when there are delicious gujiya, lip-smacking kachoris, refreshing dahi bhalla served on a platter. But it is important to avoid excess and take care of the blood glucose level.
Here simple ways to regulate blood sugar level during Holi
- Alternatives to sugar: Are you someone who just can’t resist sweets but sadly needs to control your diabetes? Well, there are always certain alternatives to sugar that can be used instead for preparations. Natural sweetener like Stevia is one option to use in candy. Skim milk, brown sugar on sugar, or other artificial sweeteners may be used.
- Timely Medications: Taking medicines on time is extremely important for people with diabetes. The festive season can act as a catalyst to increase sugar levels during the festive season.
- Keep hydrated: Consuming enough fluids is always a good practice. It helps cleanse the intestine and will fill your stomach, so you will eat less junk food. You can also switch to natural drinks like coconut water, lemonade, or milk to cool down.
- Physical exercise: Physical exercises are paramount regardless of the festive season or whether you have diabetes or not. Keep your body active and consumed during Holi.
- Avoid fried foods, fizzy drinks: It goes without saying that super oily frying should be avoided to keep blood sugar levels in check. Instead of fried gujiya, a baked gujiya can be tried as a better alternative. Try to snack on nuts and don’t give in to every craving. We know it’s hard. Also, avoid soft drinks and fizzy drinks as they lead to increased sugar levels.
With proper planning and good dietary discipline, even people with diabetes can enjoy the festival of colors in their own way.
Happy Holidays!
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