Indian Sweet Barfi (Khoya) - Plain (1 grams)

Keep the barfi serving small (for example, one small piece) and avoid having a second serving; khoya barfi is concentrated in added sugar and fat.

Eat it after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, ideally one containing lentils, chickpeas, or beans plus non-starchy vegetables.

Pair the barfi with a small handful of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or peanuts instead of eating it by itself.

Choose plain unsweetened Greek yogurt or plain curd alongside or shortly before the sweet, rather than a sugary drink.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help your muscles use circulating glucose.

Avoid stacking other fast-acting carbohydrates around it: skip sweet drinks, fruit juice, sweetened tea/coffee, and additional desserts at the same occasion.