It's 5 pm. Lunch feels like a long time ago, dinner is still hours away, and the chai is already on the stove. This is the moment most of us reach for a plate of pakoras, a packet of chips or a few cream biscuits, and then wonder why we feel heavy and sluggish later. The good news is that healthy evening snacks don't have to be boring. With a little planning, your chai-time plate can be crunchy, filling and still kind to your body.
Diwali means diyas, rangoli, new clothes and, of course, plates piled high with snacks. Between chakli, mathri, namkeen and sweets, most of us eat more fried food in one festive week than in the whole month before it. The good news is that you don't have to skip the fun. With a little planning, healthy Diwali snacks can be just as crunchy, colourful and festive as the traditional spread, and your guests will happily reach for them.
It is 4 p.m. Lunch was hours ago, dinner is still far away, and your hand is already drifting towards the biscuit tin. If you live with diabetes, this small moment matters more than it looks. The right snack can keep your energy steady until dinner. The wrong one can send your sugar up and leave you tired an hour later.
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