{"id":6185,"date":"2021-08-21T14:03:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T08:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=6185"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:43:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T08:13:36","slug":"diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetic-friendly Ways to Celebrate Onam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Onam_for_Diabetics\" title=\"Onam for Diabetics\">Onam for Diabetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Healthy_Practices_for_Diabetics_During_Onam\" title=\"Healthy Practices for Diabetics During Onam\">Healthy Practices for Diabetics During Onam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Foods_to_relish_during_festivities\" title=\"Foods to relish during festivities\">Foods to relish during festivities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Stay_hydrated_%E2%80%93_Consume_water-based_and_non-carbonated_beverages\" title=\"Stay hydrated! &#8211; Consume water-based and non-carbonated beverages\">Stay hydrated! &#8211; Consume water-based and non-carbonated beverages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Stay_active_and_stress-free\" title=\"Stay active and stress-free\">Stay active and stress-free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Check_your_blood_sugar_and_take_your_medicines_on_time\" title=\"Check your blood sugar and take your medicines on time\">Check your blood sugar and take your medicines on time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Unhealthy_Practices_That_Should_Be_Avoided_by_Diabetics\" title=\"Unhealthy Practices That Should Be Avoided by Diabetics\">Unhealthy Practices That Should Be Avoided by Diabetics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Avoid_dessertssweets\" title=\"Avoid desserts\/sweets\">Avoid desserts\/sweets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Avoid_Fasting\" title=\"Avoid Fasting\">Avoid Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-onam\/#Avoid_Feasting\" title=\"Avoid Feasting\">Avoid Feasting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festival of \u2018Onam\u2019 is celebrated every year among the people of Kerala in the month of \u2018Chingham\u2019. This festival marks the return of the demon king Mahabali. The reign of King Mahabali was considered a golden period for Kerala. Therefore, this festival is marked by grandeur, delicacies and absolute joy among the people of Kerala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F6185\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onam_for_Diabetics\"><\/span>Onam for Diabetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Festivals are associated with elaborate feasts and splendour. You would want to indulge in scrumptious food and have a gala time. But if you are a diabetic, you would want to keep a check on the food you&#8217;re consuming and the practices that you are following to keep your sugar levels in check.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal sugar levels can cause various cardio-metabolic disorders, suppress one\u2019s immunity, and can make the patient fall prey to bacterial and fungal infections. Amid the ongoing covid situation, it is important to keep your vitals in check. Diabetes can have a worsening effect upon your health if it is accompanied with Covid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Practices_for_Diabetics_During_Onam\"><\/span><b>Healthy Practices for Diabetics During Onam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have listed a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for you that you should be following during the festival of Onam and make the most of your celebration.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_687808012.jpg\" alt=\"onam\" class=\"wp-image-10172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_687808012.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_687808012-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_687808012-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_to_relish_during_festivities\"><\/span><b>Foods to relish during festivities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is impossible to imagine Onam without <\/span><strong><a title=\"Onam Sadhya : The ideal meal for diabetics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/onam-sadya-an-ideal-meal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onam Sadhya<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It comprises 26 dishes spread across a banana leaf. While you would want to savour each and every one of them, you would want to avoid the ones which are deep fried and opt for those which are boiled or grilled. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitute unhealthy snacks with fruits and nuts and satiate your hunger pangs in a healthy way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_hydrated_%E2%80%93_Consume_water-based_and_non-carbonated_beverages\"><\/span><b>Stay hydrated! &#8211; Consume water-based and non-carbonated beverages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One should only consume drinks that are water-based or have diet soda in them. Consuming drinks that are too sugary and carbonated can lead to a rise in your sugar levels. You might want to frequently quench your thirst due to the humid weather amid the celebrations, but it is advisable to keep your sugar levels in check as you do so. <br>Try to consume herbal teas to boost your immunity and ensure the best detoxification.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_active_and_stress-free\"><\/span><b>Stay active and s<\/b><strong>tress-free<\/strong><b><br><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying active and stress-free plays a major role in keeping your sugar levels in check. You should follow a fitness regime on a regular basis to avoid obesity, high blood pressure and other diabetes-related chronic conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-friendly-pongal-include-these-foods-in-your-thali\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetes-Friendly Pongal: Include These Foods in Your Thali<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sugar-check.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar monitoring\" class=\"wp-image-6912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sugar-check.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sugar-check-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sugar-check-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_blood_sugar_and_take_your_medicines_on_time\"><\/span><b>Check your blood sugar and take your medicines on time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep your sugar testing kit with you during the celebrations and check your sugar levels on the go. It is also important to take your insulin dose and other diabetes-related medicines on time to avoid any complications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unhealthy_Practices_That_Should_Be_Avoided_by_Diabetics\"><\/span><b>Unhealthy Practices That Should Be Avoided by Diabetics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_dessertssweets\"><\/span><b>Avoid desserts\/sweets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to gorge on Indian sweets during festivals. Be it Mithai, Barfi, or other delicacies, they all hold a special place in our hearts. We shouldn&#8217;t forget about the effect they can have on our sugar levels.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should only consume the ones that are prepared with natural sweeteners like stevia if we want to satiate the sweet tooth in us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3h3plqO\">Check out the range of diabetes-friendly sweeteners here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Avoid Fasting<\/b><b><br><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting can cause a drop in your sugar levels. Fasting during religious events might seem unavoidable, but you should always keep your health in mind.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1791154829.jpg\" alt=\"onam\" class=\"wp-image-10175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1791154829.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1791154829-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1791154829-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Feasting\"><\/span><b>Avoid Feasting<\/b><b><br><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating too much food can lead to a rise in your blood sugar levels. You should eat a healthy and nutritious diet in moderation and keep your calorie intake and your fibre intake in check.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of the festival of Onam by keeping your sugar levels under control. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3s8kCdU\">Monitor<\/a> them on a regular basis and keep following the practices recommended by your physician or health coach.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BGBAmO\">Download the BeatO App for personalised festive and daily diet tips.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[628],"tags":[6,7],"class_list":["post-6185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-popular-stories","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6185"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6185"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19456,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6185\/revisions\/19456"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}