As soon as the festival of Diwali arrives, the atmosphere of happiness and the aroma of sweets spreads in the houses, but amidst this joy of the festival, it is also very important to take care of health, especially for those who are struggling with diabetes or blood sugar problems. In such a situation, many people eat sweets with fear or keep their minds down. But you do not need to worry. Nutritionists and doctors have given such suggestions regarding this festive season, by adopting which you can eat sweets to your heart's content on Diwali or Bhai Dooj.

Let us know about some special suggestions.

. Start with fiber-rich food.
Eat fiber-rich foods like salad, fruit, or oats before eating dessert. 'Fiber-rich food can slow down the absorption of sugar, so that the blood sugar level does not increase rapidly. Adding things like almonds, walnuts, and dates to dessert not only makes it taste better, but it can also be beneficial for blood sugar. These dry fruits and fruits are rich in fiber and nutrients, which can slow down the absorption of sugar and make dessert a little more healthy.

. Eat sweets in the right quantity.
It is difficult to deny the smell and taste of sweets during festivals, but eat them in limited quantities. Dr. Rahul Chaudda, endocrinologist of Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital Kaushambi says, 'Eating sweets in small quantities and not eating too much at one time can keep the blood sugar level stable. This will allow you to enjoy sweetness and also take care of your health.

. Do light exercises
According to Dr. Rahul Chaudhara, walking for a while or doing light exercises after eating sweets can be very beneficial. A light walk of 10-15 minutes helps in burning sugar in the body. Dr. Chaudhara says, 'Light exercises not only burn extra calories, but it also refreshes the body.'

. Consume cinnamon
According to Ardelia's nutritionist Ruchi Sahay, eat cinnamon by mixing it in your tea or yogurt. This is a natural remedy that helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Consuming cinnamon can reduce the effect of sugar.

. Stay hydrated and drink enough water.
Ruchi Sahay says to drink enough water before and after eating sweets. Water helps in flushing out toxins from the body and keeps the sugar level under control. 'Drinking enough water throughout the day can keep the body refreshed.'

. Eat millet and protein-rich foods Consume
millets like jowar and bajra, which are rich in nutrients and are beneficial for the digestive system. Also, include protein-rich foods like lentils, sprouted grains, and nuts in your diet, which help in controlling hunger as well as giving you energy.

. Do not consume sweets on an empty stomach.
According to Dr. P Venkat Krishnan, Senior Consultant Medicine, Artemis Hospital, diabetic patients should not consume sweets on an empty stomach, as it can increase blood sugar rapidly. Such patients should always eat sweets only after breakfast or lunch. This can control the sugar level better and reduce the negative impact on health.