Festivals Snacks : Safer options

Which Diwali snacks are secretly spiking your sugar? Diwali is here, and so are the treats… but not all festive snacks are harmless.

Over the years, I’ve seen people confused by Namkeen's that seem innocent but silently spike sugar.

Here’s a simple way to think about them

1. Safe (Low GI, Protein-rich)

↳ Masala peanuts – high in protein, minimal sugar spike

↳ Moong/mural dal snacks – roasted is always better

↳ Chakli/murruku – low oil keeps it safer.

2. Moderate Risk (GI ~55–70)

↳ Mathri with multi-grains – oil content matters

↳ Flattened rice mixes (chivda/poha) with nuts – fine in moderation

↳ Ratlami sev – deep-fried, so sugar & calories rise

3. High Risk (GI 70+)

↳ Aloo Bhujia – starch + oil = rapid sugar surge

↳ Corn flakes chivda/mixtures – high oil absorption

↳ Raw banana & jackfruit chips – starch hits hard

↳ Savory gujia – refined flour + oil = sugar spike

Pro tip - Roasting > Air-frying > Baking > Deep-frying.

And small portions (≤30g) paired with cucumber or carrot slices can slow sugar absorption.

This Diwali, it’s not about giving up your favorites, it’s about enjoying them wisely.

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Courtesy: Dr. Pramod Tripathi