Whoever said that diabetics cannot eat sweets or satisfy their sweet cravings, probably did not know that there are many sweet dishes that diabetics can enjoy, but only occasionally. This popular belief has been challenged by various health experts and nutritionists. They believe that sweets are not harmful, but the amount of sugar you add to it or how you prepare the sweet decides whether a diabetic should eat it or not. According to diabetologist Dr AK Jhingan, “Diabetics can consume sweets occasionally. Being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you have to give up all your cravings or stay away from sweets. If you are too strict and do not allow yourself to eat sweets occasionally, you may feel disappointed and eat even more sweets later.”
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Diabetes: Being diabetic doesn’t mean you have to give up all your cravings. Image: iStock
However, diabetics need to keep a track of their diet and medication to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle diseases that is affecting thousands of people in the country today. It is a condition when the hormone called insulin, produced by the pancreas, is unable to break down glucose into energy, resulting in increased blood sugar levels in the body. Health experts always advise diabetics to exercise moderation while consuming sweets. It is better to replace refined sugar with healthy sugar alternatives like jaggery, honey, coconut sugar, palm sugar and others. Khand,
Sweets for Diabetics: Cashew Cookies Recipe
Pastry chef Janmejay Sachdeva has shared a recipe for cashew nut cookies, which is not only diabetic friendly but also quite healthy and delicious. He has used several healthy ingredients like chia seeds, plain yogurt, oats, organic flour and cashew paste. Khand To make cookies sweeter, use icing sugar instead of sugar. Khand It is a sweetening agent, a healthy alternative to sugar.
Moreover, it also has nuts that make this dessert even healthier. Nuts contain unsaturated fats, protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals that reduce cholesterol, inflammation and insulin resistance. According to a study published in the journal BMJ Open, diabetics should eat at least 50 grams of almonds, cashews, chestnuts, walnuts or pistachios every day to control blood fats (triglycerides) and sugar levels. So, without any delay, make this diabetic-friendly cookie at home and enjoy it.
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