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In fact mindful eating, (which is over jaggery as a sugar substitute, it has
giving your full attention to the present the same caloric value as sugar, read:
moment; of eating to savour your high GI. However it has nutrients that
food), will automatically translate into sugar is devoid of.
balanced eating and you will discover Some of the popular treats, sweetened
that this is the key formula which leads with stevia or jaggery or date syrup, that
you happily through celebrations. are trending this festive season include:
A few instances of mindful eating:
Be sure to totally enjoy that gulab jamun, Jaggery Kalakand
but stop at one or two.
Chew your food a few more times before
you swallow.
Put your utensils down in between a
few bites.

Savour your food: Pay attention to the
different textures and flavours. Dairy – Free Rasmalai
Choose options like naturally sweetened
desserts (those sweetened with dates,
figs, jaggery etc); try low fat milk options
to cut out on saturated fat but make sure
you include good old desi ghee. This will
balance the extra saturated fats (they
are a no-no for cholesterol and lead to or
exacerbate heart related conditions).
Make your own carrot halwa, ragi, suji Nolen Gurer Sondesh
and dudhi halwa, kheer, modaks, puran
polis, laddos, badam and mysore pak. Or
order them from a vendor who you have
vetted out, in terms of ingredients used.

The Healthy Sweet Trailblazers
If you are not part of the elite sweet
eaters that turn their nose up at the
mention of healthier versions then you Multi- Grain Laddoos
will be pleased to try out what’s on
offer; whether at a well-stocked super
market or hand-made by professional
sweet chefs. Today you get a plethora of
healthier options in sweets so give them
a try. There are also sweet makers who
don’t use any refined sugar at all. I’m
sure you are aware that though we gush

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