What is Diwali without ?

Who doesn’t wait for the sight of boxes and boxes of motichoor laddu, kaju katli, halwa and barfi?

It doesn’t matter if you have a sweet tooth or no, these shiny boxes of goodness offer the warmth of Diwali even without eating what’s in them. While some indulgence is fun and even maybe necessary to get into the spirit of Diwali, excessive indulgence in these sugary delights can have adverse effect on our health.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, the adverse effects of excess added sugar intake are higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. It is recommended to have no more than 150 calories (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams) of added sugar per day. So in order to stay healthy, it is only wise to celebrate the spirit of Diwali and yet practice caution so as to not allow Diwali sweets to have any adverse effects on one’s well-being. After all celebrations shouldn’t come at the cost of one’s health. And to make this happen there are alternates for those seeking to have a healthier celebration to one of the most awaited festivals of the year.

#1 - Ras Malai

- A traditional piece of 185g of Ras Malai has approximately 32 grams of sugar which equals to about 220 calories!

- Here are some easy tips you can follow to make ras malai healthier. Do these to make the dish healthier:

#2 - Gajar Ka Halwa

- A bowl of traditional Gajar ka Halwa has around 26gms of sugar which equals to about 101 calories!

Diwali is incomplete without the famed carrot halwa. But each bite of this delicacy comes at the cost of your health. Make eating it a healthy affair by substituting with a healthier version of the same. Enjoy this low-ghee, no sugar Gajar ka Halwa alternative that's delicious and healthy.

#3 - Kheer

- One bowl of traditional kheer has around 20 grams of sugar which equals to about 80 calories!

Kheer is a favourite of many during the festive season because of its sugary satisfaction and slurpy goodness. One way to substitute an unhealthy dish is by substituting it with something nutritious. And the perfect alternate to .

#4 - Barfi

- One piece of traditional Mawa Barfi has around 20 grams of sugar which equals to about 77 calories!

Alternative – Despite your best efforts to resist, you cannot resist the lure of the many Barfi mithai trays. No worries, we've got you covered. Let’s replace the traditional Mawa Barfi with Almond Barfi!

#5 - Laddoos

: One traditional Motichoor laddoo approximately 15 grams of sugar which equals to about 58 calories!

Say goodbye to the traditional laddoos with no-fry motichoor laddoos. No-fry motichoor laddoos are the healthier alternatives to our traditional laddoos.

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While substituting the traditional mithai for healthier alternatives is a great way to have a healthier festive experience, it is also advisable to continue your exercise routine during the course of the festivities. Exercising will not only keep you in good spirits, but it will also help you burn the extra calories. They say that there’s no wealth like that of good health. So this year celebrate with the attitude of preventing and protecting your health, which is your true wealth.

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