11/04/2024
Eid Mubarak, friends!
There's a lot of sweet foods on offer on Eid-ul-Fitr and like over 101 million people in India who have 𝖉𝖎𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖊𝖘, probably you are also finding it difficult to decide what to eat and what not to.
𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓪 𝓯𝓮𝔀 𝓽𝓲𝓹𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓭𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓔𝓲𝓭!
𝓑𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓼
Enjoy the traditional meals and sweets but balance them with nutritious food as well. Have proteins, whole grains and fruits. Add vegetables also to your main meals of meat.
𝓢𝓽𝓪𝔂 𝓱𝔂𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭
Amidst the celebrations, it is easy to forget to stay hydrated. Since you may be eating salty or sweet food more than usual, you need to drink sufficient water to stay hydrated. Carry a bottle of water with you. Make sure you have at least 8 full glasses of water, herbal tea, or other unsweetened drinks throughout the day.
𝓜𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰
It's Eid and just because you have diabetes, it does not mean you should not taste any of the delicious food. Do not eat quickly or overeat. Stay mindful. Take smaller portions. Eat slowly and savor each bite. Listen to your body when it says you are full.
𝓘𝓷𝓭𝓾𝓵𝓰𝓮, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷
It is fine to indulge in sweets during Eid celebrations. But moderation is the key. Limit the intake of food that is too sugary. Explore healthier versions of traditional sweets made with less sugar or with healthier ingredients such as nuts and dried fruits.
𝓢𝓽𝓪𝔂 𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮
You must find ways to burn the extra calories in your food. During Eid celebrations it may be difficult to find time for enough exercise. But try adding group activities and sports during family gatherings to help you shed some of the calories.
𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓹 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓵𝓽. 𝓓𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓽.
It is important to stay mentally healthy too. So, stop being guilty about consuming too much of unhealthy food. Do something about it and do your best. Be grateful for the family and friends you get to celebrate Eid with and find ways to have a healthier Eid celebration.
Eid Mubarak once again.
