{"id":7212,"date":"2022-12-23T17:18:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T11:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=7212"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T12:16:10","slug":"healthy-christmas-treats-for-people-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/healthy-christmas-treats-for-people-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Delicious but Healthy Christmas Treats For People With Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is one of the first things that come to mind when you hear the word \u2018Christmas\u2019?<\/span><\/p>\n

Treats! Christmas treats are one of the first things that come to mind when you hear the word \u2018Christmas\u2019, doesn\u2019t it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas is a fun time, a time to celebrate with friends, family, and near and dear ones. And it is also that time of the year that we come together to enjoy special treats and some delicious food times with those we are close to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But what if you or a loved one has diabetes? Can you still have delicious treats at Christmas? Or do you have to stick to the same regular diet that you have been following throughout the year?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will take a look at how you can have the best time during Christmas while keeping your blood sugar in control, and share some healthy delicious recipes with you that are safe even for those who have diabetes, the things that you can eat during Christmas, some cake ideas and basically, talk about all the good fun you can have while planning your Christmas treats!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes and Christmas holidays<\/b><\/h2>\n

Meal planning and tracking are very important for those who have diabetes, especially during holidays. Because usually, this is the time when people reverse all the progress they\u2019ve made in their health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may feel that Christmas is a dreaded time because it is all about enjoying treats and loads of food and sweets. However, once you put a little thought into it, you can also enjoy Christmas the same way as anyone else, but all you need to do is make a few changes in the ingredients that you use for your Christmas treats. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you do that, and once you know how to control your diet portion, you are all set to enjoy your Christmas cheer!<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes-friendly Christmas recipes<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a list of healthy and delicious Christmas snacks and Christmas treats for people with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Christmas hummus platter<\/b><\/h3>\n

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  • Chholey, soaked, boiled, and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cauliflower with the heads broken into smaller pieces<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Any salad dressing of choice or homemade salad dressing (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Red bell peppers or laal shimla mirch thinly sliced\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chilli flakes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sliced black olive (easily available in local grocery stores, if not, you can use black grapes)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Til seeds or sesame seeds<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Salt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Olive oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chopped garlic<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Jeera powder or cumin powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cheese or radish (mooli)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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