To include fiber and nutrition into traditional foods
swap out refined grains with whole grains like millet
quinoa
or brown rice.
To lower the glycemic load of sweets
replace refined sugar with healthy substitutes like jaggery
honey
or dates.
To cut down on saturated fat in recipes
use plant-based or low-fat dairy substitutes such as coconut yogurt or almond milk.
Fried snacks like karanji or chakli can be baked to cut down on oil usage without sacrificing crunch or flavor.
By using almonds
walnuts
flaxseeds
or chia seeds for protein and healthy fats
you can improve the nutritional profile of sweets.