Ganesh Chaturthi 2024:

Irresistible Diabetes-Friendly Modak

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1.Paneer Modak:

The Creamy Delight will be a great Option with nutritional value. Paneer Modak is a soft, easy, and delicious festive sweet, this sugar-free version contains paneer, nuts and sugar substitutes, making it an ideal diabetes-friendly sweet.

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2.Oats Rose Modak :

Oats Rose Modak is a sugar-free festive treat made with all-natural and protein-rich ingredients.

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3.Sattu Pistachio Modak:

It is a delightful sugar-free treat with natural and nutritious ingredients.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF MODAKS:

1. Nutritional Benefits:

The filling's key ingredients have significant nutritional and health benefits, with oats, paneer, and sattu being the stars of the nutrient. Ghee has long been utilised in Indian traditional cuisine, both in savoury meals like curries and in desserts and delicacies. 

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2. Another Benefits:

Modaks may aid in the treatment of constipation. Because the filling is cooked in ghee, it is supposed to aid with stomach lining formation and bowel movement. Furthermore, the added stuff has a lot of nutritional fibre, which is good for a healthy digestive tract as well.

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3. Chia Seeds Benefits:

Another advantage of chia seed is that it contains healthy fat, fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

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4. Ghee In Modak:

Ghee contains vital nutrients such as vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids. When ingested in moderation, it may also help lower the gastrointestinal inflammation and improve heart health too.

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5. Almonds In Filling:

Almonds and other dry fruit additions in the filling, on the other hand, include plant sterols that assist to reduce LDL and enhance HDL (good cholesterol).

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6. Blood Sugar Level:

Modak with its filling, taken as a whole, may have a low glycaemic index, but only when consumed in moderation. 

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BUT THERE ARE SOME DISADVANTAGES TOO:

1. May Cause Weight Gain:

It causes health problems such as weight gain when consumed in excess amount.

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2. Deep Frying Will Be An Unhealthy Option:

One should take care about the use of nutritious flour and steam the modaks instead of deep frying, which may not be the healthiest alternative.

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Inputs By:

Dr Payel Kumar Roy, Chief Dietician And Critical Care Nutritionist of Techno India DAMA Multispeciality Hospital

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