Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Healthy Sweet Recipes: From Sugar-Free Modaks to Diabetes-Friendly Shrikhand, Desserts Even Diabetics Can Enjoy
When you talk festivals in India, you talk about food first! I mean, who does festivities without sweets, but let's discuss the woes of our diabetic friends today. Unfortunately, people with high sugar levels have to refrain from consuming sweets laden with refined sugar and ghee so that their sugar levels don't shoot up.
There is nothing like the hubbub of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganeshotsav or Ganpati in Maharashtra. Right from mandap decoration to Ganpati idols to sweets, everyone gets into the festive moods. The festive season officially begins with Ganesh Chaturthi in India. The day is observed every year on the fourth day of the waxing moon period, also known as Shukla Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. This year the day will be celebrated September 2, 2019. Dedicated to Lord Ganesh son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the fantastic festival is celebrated for about 11 days. Tips to Make the Recipe of Lord Ganpati's Favourite Modak Healthier This Ganeshotsav.
But well, when you talk festivals in India, you talk about food first! I mean, who does festivities without sweets? But this time, let's discuss the woes of our diabetic friends. Unfortunately, people with high sugar levels have to refrain from consuming sweets laden with refined sugar and ghee so that their sugar levels don't shoot up. But does that mean they cannot eat sweets? Absolutely not! There are ways you can easily make healthy, less sugary sweets at home.
Check out some of the Diabetes-friendly sweet recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi:
Shrikhand for Diabetics
Dr.Roshani Gadge shared a simple & easy shrikhand recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi. Calling it a "healthy Diabetic Treat" the expert has shared a shrikhand recipe that uses low-fat yoghurt, saffron and is sugar-free.
Shrikhand for Diabetics [Watch Video]
Healthy Colourful Modak For Diabetics
Another recipe shared by the same Dr.Roshani, this simple & easy recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi is of special colourful modak. You can make this highly nutritious sweet treat easily at home.
Healthy Colourful Modak For Diabetics [Watch Video]:
Sugar-Free Rawa Modak
Rawa modaks for diabetes sounds like a great idea. Also, this is a sugar-free one, which means, double-treat! Easy-to-make and tasty modak for people with diabetes you can easily make at home. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Recipe In Focus: Health Benefits of the Low-Calorie Ukadiche Modak.
Sugar-Free Rawa Modak [Watch Video]:
If you or your loved ones have diabetes, take some time out to meet your doctor and take precautionary advice from him just to be safe. Festivities can really make it difficult to refrain from unhealthy, sugar-laden food, but you ought to not give up!
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