Love Gujiya but cannot eat deep fried? Here are a list of healthier snacks options you can eat this holi.

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New Delhi: Holi is the festival of colours but is also a delight for food lovers. The festival is marked with delicious sweets and snacks. However, for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic diseases, deep-fried and high sugar snacks can be dangerous. Bingeing on foods and drinks like gujiya and thandai can do more harm than good.

But nothing to worry, there are several healthy snack options to indulge this festive season. These snacks will not only be tasty but will also have abundance of nutrients in it. There are many healthy snacking options for the calorie conscious to enjoy a guilt-free Holi.

7 healthy snacks for Holi

Fresh fruits: Fruits like watermelon, papaya, kiwi are delicious and refreshing options to enjoy this Holi. Fruits are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for healthy body.

Nuts and seeds: The healthiest snacks including almonds, walnuts, cashews are great sources of healthy fats and protein. A handful of all pumpkin seeds are considered to healthiest. The additional benefits are that these are easy to carry around, make for a filling and nutritious snack option.

Roasted chickpeas: High in fibre, chickpeas are a richest source of plant-based protein. Roasted them with a little bit of salt and spices can make for a crunchy and delicious snack that will keep you full for longer.

Yoghurt: Great source of probiotics, yogurt helps promote gut health. Add fresh fruits, nuts and seeds to your yogurt for a filling and healthy snacks.

Vegetable sticks and dips: Dips your crunchy carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers to healthy dips. Dips such as hummus, curd based sauce add flavour and make these snacks even more healthier.

Popcorn: It has been noted that popcorns can be a full-meal course. These air-popped popcorns are low-calorie and satisfying snack that can be enjoyed in moderation. You can add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or spices for a savoury twist.

Baked food: For Gujiya lovers, instead of deep frying your snacks, bake them. You may bake any food, including chips and gujia, to satisfy your hunger without adding extra calories that could contribute to weight gain or other health problems including heart disease.