WeekendsandParties
There is often a distinct difference in our eating between weekdays and weekends. On weekdays we are bound by time and schedules and it is easier to control the types and amounts of foods we eat. People will often say they do so well Monday to Friday implying that they make good choices in their meal selection. But come weekends (starting Friday night) we lose all restraints in our food selection. Indians love to party, as it is our way of socializing and connecting with our culture. Socializing is associated with special occasion foods of puri, chole, pakore, and not to mention kheer and halwa (generally high-fat foods). Portion control is a good tool to use here. If you are the host, plan your parties to balance meals and incorporate some lower fat foods like vegetable trays as appetizers and use less fat in your dishes. If you are the guest at a party and everything you see is high in fat and calories watch your portion sizes, enjoy the company and thank the hosts for a wonderful evening. You will be much happier on Monday morning!
TypicalPartyMenu
Samose or pakore with chutney Puri
Chole
Chicken curry (non-vegetarian)
Potato Pea subji
Cauliflower with potato subji Kofta
Onion, cucumber, radish salad Boondi Raita
Matar Pulao
Chai
Gulab Jamun
Suggestionsforpersonwithdiabetes
(Remember you have to watch your total carbohydrate intake to avoid elevated blood sugar after the meal)
1 Samosa
1 Puri½ cup Chole
½ cup Chicken curry (non-vegetarian)
½ cup Cauliflower subji, avoid the potatoes
1 kofta
1 cup onion, cucumber, radish salad
¼ cup Raita
½ cup Matar Pulao Chai
Avoid dessert if the main meal was too heavy or exercise portion control.
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North Indian Cuisine
Eat More Often Avoid or Eat less often
STARCHES
Roti Paratha, puri, kachori, naan
Plain Rice Pulao, Biriyani
Potatoes-prepared with minimal oil Fried potatoes
FRUITS
All fresh fruits Monitor portion size of fruit Light canned fruit
Regular canned fruit
VEGETABLES
All vegetables cooked with minimal oil Creamed or fried vegetables
MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES
Eat dal, chicken and fish cooked in Fried or creamed dal or meat minimal oil
Eat lean lamb, goat, pork or beef less often and small quantity
Low fat paneer Regular paneer
Part skim Ricotta cheese Regular Ricotta Cheese
DAIRY
Skim milk, fat free yogurt and buttermilk 2% or whole milk and its products
FATS
Margarine Butter, ghee, cream and half Oil
Almonds, peanuts, walnuts Coconut