How can it be possible that there is a festival of Diwali and there is no abundance of sweets, snacks and dishes in the house. Kaju Katli, Gulab Jamun, Gujiya and various other delicious snacks add to the charm of the festival. But while tasting these things, we don’t even realize when we end up eating more than required.
Consuming fried and sweet food continuously during festivals may cause problems like gas, acidity, flatulence and indigestion to some people. In such a situation, it is important to take care of your health along with taste. The good thing is that for this you do not need to completely stay away from your favorite sweets. Just some small changes will have to be made in the way of eating.
1. Do not keep your stomach completely empty before going to the party.
If you are going for a party at a relative’s or friend’s house on Diwali, then avoid going out on an empty stomach. When you feel very hungry, the risk of eating more than required increases by looking at the dishes kept in front of you.
To avoid this, eat light and nutritious food before leaving home. Fruit, oatmeal or some almonds can be good choices. With this you will be able to have better control over the quantity of food at the party.
2. Don’t mistake thirst for hunger
Many times, there is a desire to eat something even when there is lack of water in the body. In the rush of festivals, people forget to drink water and start consuming tea, cold drinks or other sweet beverages.
In such a situation, keep drinking enough water throughout the day. Coconut water and lemon water without much sugar can also be good options. However, it is important to drink water according to your thirst and body needs.
3. Eat food in a small plate instead of a big plate (Healthy Diwali Tips)
At a Diwali party, it is common to fill a big plate after seeing a variety of dishes. Trouble occurs when more food comes into the plate than is required.
To change this habit, use a smaller plate. With this, you will eat less quantity of food in the beginning. You can take a little more if you feel the need. This is an easy way to control the amount of food consumed.
4. Make a limit on eating sweets also
Eating sweets on Diwali is part of the joy of the festival. In such a situation, it is not necessary to completely stay away from sweets, but its quantity should be kept in mind.
Instead of eating many types of sweets at once, have one or two sweets of your choice in small quantities. Also avoid the habit of eating sweets after opening the box again and again. This will reduce the chances of unknowingly consuming excess sugar.
5. Choose better snacks instead of snacks and chips
During festival days, there is a round of tea and snacks with the guests coming to the house. During this time, people eat chips, bhujia and other fried things in large quantities.
If you want, you can also keep some better options along with them. Roasted makhana, almonds, walnuts and other dry fruits are good snack options. This will add variety to the food and the habit of repeatedly eating fried foods can also be reduced.
6. Don’t compromise on sleep in festival preparations
Amidst Diwali cleaning, shopping, decorations and preparations for guests, sleep time often gets lost. But it can affect your health as well as your eating habits.
Not getting enough sleep can affect the hormones that trigger hunger and the feeling of fullness. Therefore, try to take 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. This will give relief to the body and you will be able to enjoy the festival in a better way.
7. Make a habit of walking for some time after eating food
Amidst the delicious food during Diwali, physical activity often reduces. After eating, people sit directly on the sofa or bed.
To change this habit, take a light walk for 10 to 15 minutes after meals. This will keep the body active and the feeling of lethargy after eating can also be reduced. Apart from this, maintaining some physical activity throughout the day is also beneficial.
Enjoy Diwali, but don’t ignore your health.
Festivals are an opportunity to share happiness and spend time with loved ones. In such a situation, enjoying delicious dishes is absolutely normal. Just avoid habits like overeating, frequently eating sweets and reducing physical activity. By taking a little caution, you can enjoy the taste of Diwali and also take care of your health.