Welcome to the world of sugar free joy!
Low Carb Sugar-Free Sweets & Cakes
Artinci was born out of Aarti's and Sumit's (Artinci's founders) abiding love for great-tasting dessert, while helping them stay committed to their health goals as well. As a result, Artinci makes delicious desserts with zero sugar, that are science and evidence-backed.
Aarti and Sumit come from a family of three generations of diabetics. They were themselves diagnosed pre-diabetic in 2012, and right there began a lifelong quest of a healthy, active lifestyle, including healthy swaps in food
Sugar free Sweets & Cakes
- Sugar free Kaju KAtli
- Keto / Sugar free Almond cakes
Sugar-Free Kaju Katli — 60% Premium Cashews, Stevia Sweetened | Artinci
Vanilla & Chocolate Marble Sugar-Free Cake — No Added Sugar, Keto, Gluten-Free (contains egg)
Aarti Laxman (Founder)
Artinci is founded by Aarti Laxman, a certified Metabolic coach in the Low-Carb Nutrition & Metabolic Health domain from dLife.in, India’s only legally tenable course in this subject—recognized by the NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India). It’s also internationally accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK, with a global record of 144 CPD hours—the highest for any course of its kind. The accreditation is both nationally valid and globally recognised in over 50+ countries..
Recognition of artinci's journey
Festive Gifting in Artinci
Lowest Sugar spikes. Ever!
We did not stop at taking out just the sugar! Our creations are made with low carb ingredients along with plant based low GI sweeteners to ensure that you enjoy your desserts without worrying about sugar spikes. Read More
Keto, low carb
All our products have atleast 40-80% lower carbs than regular desserts & snacks. We make keto diets easy with specially crafted delicacies while you work on your diet. Read More
lose weight the low carb way!
Weightloss journeys are challenging and whats more challenging are managing cravings. Every Artinci creation is designed as low carb which aids in weightloss. We highly recommend moderation and small portion sizes! Read More
only healthy fats allowed inside :-)
We choose only butter, ghee or cold pressed sunflower oil for our products to ensure that you get high quality good fats only Read More
Let customers speak for us
I am a type 1 diabetic (diagnosed in 2021 as an adult!) who just moved back to India from the US after 7 years. I was so happy and pleasantly surprised to find artinci and absolutely love their products! Favorites are protein laddoo, almond cookies and millet cake. Everything is so good and healthy! India now has no more excuses to move on to healthier, sugar free sweets!
Amazing protein sugar free ladoo. We are addicted to them. Have ordered 20 packets already Awesome filling snack.. Well done, Artinci!!
Amazing protein sugar free ladoo. We are addicted to them. Have ordered 20 packets already Awesome filling snack.. Well done, Artinci!!
It’s an ultimate option for those who are suffering from Diabetes. Also for them, who are doing work out for weight control and need some munching/snacks in evening. Thank you for launching this tasty and healthy product.
The laddoos are awesome just one thing that it can be more soft.
The taste of the sweets are best. My cravings for sweets now can be overcomed as I can eat freely
It was as sweet as sugar! It's hard to believe that it's made with stevia!
Taste and texture was much above expectations and much appreciated.
Your kalajamun and kaju katli and motichoor were super delicious ! Out of the world! Thank you so much for giving a diabetic person this privilege at home ! 🫶🏻 lots of love
Your kalajamun and kaju katli and motichoor were super delicious ! Out of the world! Thank you so much for giving a diabetic person this privilege at home ! 🫶🏻 lots of love
The berry cake was soft n moist..tasted good even more as it was sugar free..so a healthy option for diabetics...
Nice taste and good quality never make us feel that due to diabetes we diprived of of having sweets
Being diabetic, I can say this with absolute confidence that these products I ordered, DID NOT SPIKE MY SUGAR. In fact in a balanced diet, it's ideal. Just a bit pricey for regular orders. Spread Bakeries all over, you definitely have a winning product and it will help reduce costs too. Thank you SharkTank for this wonderful couple..
Being diabetic, I can say this with absolute confidence that these products I ordered, DID NOT SPIKE MY SUGAR. In fact in a balanced diet, it's ideal. Just a bit pricey for regular orders. Spread Bakeries all over, you definitely have a winning product and it will help reduce costs too. Thank you SharkTank for this wonderful couple..
Delicious and also it did not spike my sugar
100% Sugar-Free Desserts लगी Namita को Delicious
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Sweeteners
Zero calorie sweeteners created for your beverages, bakes and mithais. We know from experience that one sweetener doesn't fit all the desserts!
Indian Sweets
Discover the perfect blend of sweetness and health with our delicious sugar-free Indian Sweets.
Cookies
These cookies are your best partners for an anytime snack, chai-time or while traveling to work or wherever.
Cakes
Choose from a range of Delicious keto and diabetic friendly cakes. Tea-time has never been better!
All about Sugar and sugar-free
A “lazy lifestyle” usually does not mean one bad day. It often means repeated days of sitting for work, scrolling on a phone, ordering food, skipping walks, and getting little intentional exercise. Over time, this pattern can affect both body weight and blood-sugar control. When you move less, your body uses less energy. If food intake stays the same—or increases—extra energy can be stored as body fat, gradually leading to weight gain. Physical activity is a key part of energy balance and weight control, while poor nutrition and inactivity raise the risk of obesity and related chronic conditions.apps. Blood sugar is affected too. Muscles use glucose for energy during movement, and regular activity helps the body respond better to insulin. In contrast, prolonged sedentary behavior has been associated with reduced insulin sensitivity and lower glucose uptake, which can make blood sugar harder to control.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih This matters because consistently high blood sugar can progress from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. Regular moderate activity is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and for people who already have diabetes, activity can help control blood glucose.cdc You do not need an extreme workout plan to start. Aim to interrupt long sitting periods: take a 5–10 minute walk after meals, use stairs when practical, stand or stretch every 30–60 minutes, and build up to regular activity such as brisk walking, cycling, or home workouts. The CDC notes that replacing sedentary time with light-intensity activity is a good first step, and that regular moderate aerobic activity is linked with a lower diabetes risk.cdc For weight and blood-sugar health, combine movement with balanced meals, adequate sleep, and realistic habits you can maintain. Small daily choices—walking instead of a short cab ride, cooking more often, or taking movement breaks—can add up over weeks and months. Key Takeaways A sedentary routine can contribute to weight gain by lowering daily energy expenditure. Sitting for long periods is associated with poorer insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih Regular physical activity lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and supports blood-glucose control. Light activity counts: short walks, stretching, household chores, and standing breaks all help reduce sedentary time.cdc Consistency matters more than perfection; start with manageable changes and build gradually.
Smoke and Alcohol: How They Affect Blood Sugar Spikes
Why smoking can raise sugar Nicotine in tobacco products can raise blood sugar and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Smoking also raises the risk of diabetes complications, including reduced blood flow to the legs and feet and cardiovascular disease. For someone trying to avoid glucose spikes, smoking is not a harmless habit: it can make the body less responsive to insulin over time and add to the overall burden on blood vessels. The most effective step is to avoid tobacco entirely and seek support from a healthcare professional to quit. How alcohol affects glucose Alcohol has a two-sided effect. Sweet cocktails, beer, and other carbohydrate-containing drinks can raise blood sugar soon after drinking, while alcohol itself can interfere with the liver’s ability to release glucose—sometimes causing a delayed drop in blood sugar. This delayed hypoglycemia is particularly important for people taking insulin or sulfonylureas. The liver prioritizes processing alcohol over maintaining blood glucose, which can lead to low blood sugar hours after drinking, including overnight. Substance Likely short-term effect Main concern Smoking/nicotine Can raise blood sugar Higher diabetes risk and complications over time Alcohol with carbs Can raise blood sugar initially High-carb drinks and excess intake can worsen glucose control Alcohol later Can lower blood sugar Hypoglycemia, especially with insulin or sulfonylureas Practical precautions Do not smoke or use tobacco; ask a clinician about quitting support if needed. If you drink, do so only in moderation and always with food rather than on an empty stomach. Avoid sugary mixers, sweet cocktails, and large servings of beer, which can add substantial carbohydrates.medlineplus Check glucose before drinking, several hours afterward, and before bed if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication. Never drink alcohol without telling someone nearby about your diabetes risk, since alcohol can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar. Bottom line Smoking tends to push blood sugar and long-term diabetes risk in the wrong direction, while alcohol can cause either a spike or a delayed crash depending on the drink, food intake, and medication. The safest approach for glucose control is to avoid tobacco and treat alcohol as an occasional, carefully monitored choice—not a regular part of a blood-sugar management plan.
How to Track Sugar Spikes After Meals: A Simple Guide
What is a post-meal spike? A post-meal, or postprandial, glucose spike is the temporary rise in blood sugar after food—especially carbohydrate-rich meals. It is normal for glucose to rise after eating; the goal is to understand whether your rises are unusually high, prolonged, or linked to particular meals. How to track it Check before eating. Measure your blood glucose immediately before the meal, or use your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) reading. Check 1–2 hours after the first bite. The American Diabetes Association recommends testing again 1–2 hours after starting the meal; for many people with diabetes, a common post-meal target is below 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L), but your personal target may differ. Record the details. Note the time, glucose reading, foods and portions, carbohydrate amount, medication or insulin, exercise, stress, sleep, and illness if relevant. Repeat for several meals. Track the same meal more than once and compare breakfast, lunch, and dinner over about a week or two. Patterns are more useful than a single reading. Meter vs. CGM Method Best for What it shows Finger-prick glucometer Simple, targeted checks A snapshot before a meal and 1–2 hours afterward. CGM or flash monitor Seeing the full curve Near-continuous trends, including the timing and size of the peak. A CGM is especially helpful because post-meal peaks often occur around 1 hour 15 minutes after a meal starts, and it can show the rise and fall without repeated finger pricks. What to look for The peak: How high does glucose rise after the meal? The timing: Does it peak around 1 hour, or later? The return: Does it come back toward your usual range within 2–3 hours? The trigger: Do refined carbs, large portions, sugary drinks, skipped activity, or a particular meal repeatedly cause a bigger rise? The pattern: Compare similar meals on different days before changing your routine.knowdiabetes.org+2 Simple tracking template Date Meal Before reading 2-hour reading Foods / carbs Walk or activity Notes Nov 13 Breakfast Nov 13 Lunch Nov 13 Dinner When to seek advice If you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication, do not change doses based on a few readings without guidance from your clinician. Seek medical advice promptly for repeated very high readings, symptoms such as excessive thirst or frequent urination, or any reading that concerns you; your healthcare professional can help set an individualized target range.
Glycemic Index of Indian Sweets: What It Means for Your Blood Sugar
Indian sweets are often made from refined flour, sugar, ghee, and milk solids—ingredients that can raise blood glucose quickly. The glycemic index (GI) measures how fast a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar; values of 55 or below are low, 56–69 are medium, and 70 or above are high.nature Common Indian Sweets and GI Sweet Typical GI estimate Practical takeaway Jalebi About 90 Very high; refined-flour batter soaked in sugar syrup. Gulab jamun About 85 Very high; milk solids/refined flour plus sugar syrup. Rasgulla About 80 High; sugar syrup is the main driver. glycemicindia Sooji halwa / sheera About 76 High; semolina, sugar, and ghee. glycemicindia Motichoor laddu About 72 High; often made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee. glycemicindia Besan laddu About 65 Medium; gram flour may slow the glucose rise somewhat, but added sugar still matters. glycemicindia Traditional sweets generally Often high Ingredients and preparation matter more than the name of the sweet. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih Why Indian Sweets Spike Glucose Many popular mithai are made by deep-frying refined flour or milk-solid dough and soaking it in concentrated sugar syrup. Jalebi, gulab jamun, and sooji halwa, for example, are specifically described as refined-flour or semolina preparations combined with substantial sugar.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih That combination creates a rapid glucose response: refined starch digests quickly, while syrup adds a concentrated dose of sugar. The effect can be especially important for people managing diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or weight. How to Enjoy Sweets More Mindfully Keep the portion small: One piece is a better starting point than a plateful. Pair it with protein, fiber, or healthy fat: Have it after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach. Choose less-refined versions when possible: Sweets based on whole grains, millets, legumes, nuts, or seeds may have a gentler glucose response; modified traditional Indian snacks have been shown to achieve low GI values of 31–47 in one study.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih Avoid treating jaggery, honey, or “natural” sugar as GI-free: They still raise blood glucose. Watch frequency, not just the sweet itself: Regular small indulgences can matter less than frequent large servings. If you use glucose-lowering medication, plan ahead: Check with your clinician or diabetes educator about timing and carbohydrate counting. Important Caveat GI values vary with recipe, ripeness, cooking method, portion size, and the people tested. A peer-reviewed compendium defines GI as the blood-glucose response to a food containing 50 g of available carbohydrate compared with a reference food, and classifies 70+ as high GI. Because many Indian sweets lack directly published, standardized GI measurements, the figures above should guide choices—not replace individual glucose monitoring or medical advice.
