Here's a 7-day festival vegetarian diabetic-friendly dishes plan | Dr Ashwani Kansal

 

Here's a 7-day festival vegetarian diabetic-friendly dishes plan

 

Day 1: Dhanteras

1. Breakfast: Oatmeal with nuts and seeds, and a splash of low-fat milk

2. Lunch: Mixed vegetable salad with chickpeas, and a small portion of brown rice or whole wheat roti

3. Dinner: Grilled portobello mushrooms with roasted vegetables and quinoa

 

Day 2: Chhoti Diwali

1. Breakfast: Sugar-free poha made with whole wheat and nuts

2. Lunch: Lentil soup with whole wheat roti and a side of mixed greens salad

3. Dinner: Vegetable stir-fry with tofu and brown rice

 

Day 3: Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali Day)

1. Breakfast: Diabetic-friendly sweets like sugar-free gulab jamun or jalebi made with almond flour

2. Lunch: Vegetable biryani made with brown rice and minimal oil, and a side of raita (low-fat yogurt)

3. Dinner: Grilled paneer tikka with roasted vegetables and whole wheat naan

 

Day 4: Govardhan Puja

1. Breakfast: Oatmeal with fruit and nuts

2. Lunch: Mixed vegetable and lentil curry with brown rice and whole wheat roti

3. Dinner: Baked or grilled eggplant with quinoa and steamed vegetables

 

Day 5: Bhai Dooj

1. Breakfast: Idlis made with fiber-rich ingredients like whole wheat and nuts, served with sambar and chutney

2. Lunch: Vegetable and lentil curry with brown rice and whole wheat roti

3. Dinner: Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and vegetables

 

Day 6: Annakut

1. Breakfast: Sugar-free parathas with low-fat yogurt and chutney

2. Lunch: Mixed vegetable and lentil curry with brown rice and whole wheat roti

3. Dinner: Grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms with roasted vegetables and quinoa

 

Day 7: Dev Diwali

1. Breakfast: Dosa made with whole wheat and fiber-rich ingredients, served with sambar and chutney

2. Lunch: Vegetable biryani made with brown rice and minimal oil, and a side of raita

3. Dinner: Vegetable stir-fry with tofu and brown rice

 

This plan focuses on:

- Whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat roti, and quinoa

- Plant-based protein sources like lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and paneer

- Plenty of vegetables and fruits

- Low-fat dairy products like yogurt and milk

- Minimal use of sugar and oil

 

Remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of waterthroughout the day. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian forpersonalized dietary advice.