Diabetes certainly makes any happening event unpleasant for a lot of people especially those who love sweet indulgence at special occasions. There will be so many of you who would be feeling pity for not being able to have all things sweet while the rest of the world would be having fun. However, this valentine’s day, we want all the diabetics out there to celebrate without compromising their health. Wondering how is that possible? Well, scroll down as we have got some diabetes-friendly homemade sweets ideas to make this day of love special for you and your loved one. 

“Diabetics are generally advised to avoid sweet and sugary foods. But it is very difficult to stop yourself from eating sweet things on special occasions and festivals. Now as the occasion of valentines is coming. You coming some sweets at home. For example-sugar-free barfi made from ragi. It is rich in dietary fiber, Ragi is also provides enough nutrients,” says Dietitian Aysha Salmani- Sharda Hospital ,Greater Noida.

Sugar-free apple pie

Apple pie is not something that you would eat on a regular festival or event and so, it is apt to be made and served at this special occasion. According to Dt. Aysha, eating apples on a regular basis may help prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as keep your blood sugar levels stable. In other words, antioxidants found in apples may lower the risk of diabetes.  And so, sugar free apple pie is the easiest and yummiest dessert to have this Valentines day.

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Sugar-free Fig Barfi

Sugar free Anjir barfi being high-fiber, raw anjeer fruit can benefit diabetics because of their ability to regulate insulin levels. The reason why anjeer or figs are suggested for diabetics is because they have chologenic acid that aids managing glucose levels that eventually keeps blood sugar levels under control. 

Sugar free Oats kheer

The rich fiber content of oats makes it good for diabetes. The presence of fiber known as beta-glucans makes it especially good for diabetes patients as it can help lower blood sugar levels and improve overall health. If your partner is fond of kheer, make them this version of kheer that is both tasty and healthy. Simply replace rice with rolled oats and sugar with sugar-free or stevia or you can even have jaggery powder for enhanced taste and sweetness.

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Apart from the above-mentioned sweets, there are several other recommendations that dietitian has provided including sugar free rice pudding, make laddus with mixed seeds.  Making fruit custard can also be a good option.  you can also take a different taste by making Rajgira laddus. Gum laddoos or Gond laddoos are also beneficial for health, especially in the winter season.  Apart from this, Bajra laddus, coconut laddus, dates laddus can also be easily made at home.

On the other hand, Dt. priyanka Agarwal from Max Multi Speciality Hospital, Noida says that, As such there is no specific name for diabetic desserts but yes dessert can be diabetic friendly like

• Fruit custard, dryfruit custard,
• Flax seed laddoo
• Mawa laddoo 
• Khus khus kheer
• Chaulai kheer, 
• Flavoured yogurt with fruits 
• Besan halwa, besan kheer can be made diabetes friendly by using sugar free.

In short, you can make modifications as per your liking, taste and ingredient availability. It is not just about cakes and puddings and typical Valentines’ day desserts but the love that goes into preparing something.

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