Healthier festive sweets: 4 simple swaps that keep the taste

Use jaggery or dates instead of refined sugar in laddoos and barfis. Roast dry fruits and seeds at home rather than buying fried namkeen. Bake shakarpare and mathris instead of deep frying, and keep portion sizes small by making bite-sized sweets.

Most importantly, share and enjoy. Festivals are about time with loved ones, so balance treats with walks and plenty of water.