Badaam Anjeer ki Kheer / Almonds Figs Pudding – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays

  

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Badaam Anjeer ki Kheer / Almonds Figs Pudding 

 

Celebrate Father’s Day with DFT Team with healthier and diabetes friendly desserts, this week.

 I enjoyed this week’s theme particularly. This theme is dedicated to Father’s Day approaching this weekend on July 21st. It was quite a challenge to make Diabetes appropriate desserts by the team without the use of artificial sweetners. Most of us have tried not to use the artificial sweetners but have used natural unprocessed sources of sugar, which may be higher GI but when consumed in controlled portions, these are Diabetic friendly. 

For the benefits of main ingredients on diabetes, used in the dish, please refer to the Foot Notes! 

  

I would still recommend that Diabetic Patients should consume the dessert during day time. Avoid consuming Desserts during Night! Few tea spoons full, eaten slowly and savored indulgingly are enough to satisfy the sweet tooth cravings.

For a Yoga Mudra beneficial for Diabetics, scroll down!

  

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Yoga Mudra – Apaan Mudra

Touch the tip of the center 2 fingers at the tip of the thumb. Do it for half an hr in a day. Don’t do it while eating. Do with both the hands. 

Warning – More Urination.

 

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Foot Notes

Almond Meal is a great way to cut carbs from any carb heavy dish and when it comes to desserts, it is of latest choice by the weight watchers and gluten free dieters. Using it for diabetics’ dishes is an additional use. I used it in place of rice which otherwise would have made this dessert so heavy on carbs, leaving no room for other ingredients. Each 1/4 cup of almond meal contains 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 2.9 g of fiber, which leaves only 2.3 g of net carbs.

Dried Figs – A 1/2-cup serving of dried figs (7-8 figs) contains 7.3 g of fiber. Including more fiber in your diet can help lower your risk of chronic illness such as heart disease and diabetes. Dried figs contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber slows digestion for appetite and blood sugar control and also helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool, improving bowel function. For more health benefits of Figs, click here!

Non fat Milk – “The lactose, protein, and fat in milk all have the potential to improve blood sugar,” says researcher Mark A. Pereira, PhD, of Harvard Medical School. “Milk sugar [lactose] is converted to blood sugar at a relatively slow rate, which is good for blood sugar control and reducing insulin levels. Protein helps fill you up. And fat may keep you feeling satisfied too.”Nutrients in dairy products, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, help too. Non fat milk is low GI food. For more information on Milk Benefits, click here!

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Disclaimer 
I am not a nutritionist or dietician. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietician before making any changes to your diet.

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Other Father’s Day Desserts by DFT Team!