rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a diabetes expert and dietician, has the answer for you.
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'
For diabetics those who prefer milk tea, rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani has a few suggestions.
Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.
This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.
Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, urged people to reduce their oil intake by 10% as a step towards fighting obesity. He highlighted the rising obesity rates in India and globally, emphasizing the need for healthier lifestyles. Modi also shared messages from Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, who urged people to adopt healthy habits and avoid fried food. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty highlighted the medical seriousness of obesity and linked it to excessive carbohydrate intake and oil consumption. Modi concluded by challenging 10 people to reduce their oil intake and pass the challenge on to 10 others.
Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!
Here is what our rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, dietician says.
The government on Tuesday imposed restrictions on sugar exports from June 1, a move aimed at increasing availability of the commodity in the domestic market and curbing price rise. "Export of sugar (raw, refined and white sugar) is placed under restricted category from June 1, 2022 onwards," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. However, it said that these restrictions would not be applicable on sugar being exported to the EU and the US under CXL and TRQ. A specified amount of sugar is exported to these regions under CLX and TRQ.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
New Orleans rang in the new year with a tragedy as a man drove a pickup truck into crowds of revellers early Wednesday, killing 15 and injuring dozens more in a horrifying attack near the iconic Bourbon Street.
'Selling could further intensify and take the index towards 22,800-22,750 in the near-term.'
'When they took my name, I went numb.' 'Before I went on stage, my dress got caught in my shoe!' 'I said, stay calm.' 'Then I started walking and was like, okay, now think of what you're going to say, quickly!'
Why should the festival add to your calories?
Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.
Three unidentified persons allegedly opened fire at Shiv Sena candidate Bhausaheb Kamble's car in Maharashtra's Shrirampur in the early hours of Wednesday. The bullets, however, didn't hit the car and Kamble, a police official said.
Retail inflation slowed to 5.48 per cent in November compared to 6.21 per cent in October, mainly due to easing food prices, especially vegetables, according to government data released on Thursday. According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the inflation in the food basked reduced to 9.04 per cent in November. It was 10.87 per cent in October and 8.70 per cent in November 2023.
A flavourful twist on traditional Indian kheer!
Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.
Sidhu stated that his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had been declared cancer-free, emphasizing the role of dietary and lifestyle changes in her recovery.
The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a combination of lifestyle changes, diet and medical support, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani.
'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.'
Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.
'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'
Dr Aarti Ullal lists remedies to help you improve the quality of your sleep.
Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?
Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer
The mini utensils made of mud crafted by local potters and the gharaunda [miniature house] are unique to Diwali in Bihar.
Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!
Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.
The monthly Rs 2500 payment for poor women is expected to cost Rs 11,000 crore while the pension scheme of Rs 2000 for every senior citizen will cost around Rs 4100 crore. The Yamuna clean up will cost over Rs 10,000 crore while a similar amount is required to upgrade Delhi's hospitals. Ultimately, the new BJP government will have no choice but to ask the centre for financial support, notes Rashme Sehgal.
The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.
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