It’s that time of the year again when Diwali is around the corner. Apart from decorating the house, attending parties, dressing up, and enjoying festive food, it is difficult to control overeating. This later leads to many digestive problems and unhealthy weight gain. Therefore, to avoid gaining extra kilos and avoid health issues during festivals, it is essential to keep a track of what comes on your plate. So what should you do? We contacted DT Garima, Senior Consultant – Dietitian and Nutritionist, Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, who shared tips to avoid unhealthy food during the festive season.

“Too often, the festive season involves heavy meals, rushing around and overeating, leading to unhealthy eating habits. So one should start by planning meals ahead of time,” she said.

Tips to avoid unhealthy food during festive season

Festivals mean a wide range of unique dishes like sweets, desserts, fried foods etc. This becomes the most common reason for people to fall sick as they overeat, overeat, eat unhealthy and junk food, consume alcohol and overcompensate the next day. By skipping meals, excessive exercise, and detoxification. This causes harm to your body in many ways. To avoid this, DT Garima has shared some tips that you should keep in mind to avoid overeating this festive season.

Balanced Part: Instead of large amounts of heavy food, eat moderate amounts of fruits, salads and whole grains.

Eating mindfully: Eat slowly, savor each bite and listen to your body’s signals to feel full.

Avoid skipping meals: Don’t leave meals to enjoy later; Instead, snack on lighter options like nuts or yogurt to control hunger.

Healthy Cooking Methods: Choose baked, grilled or steamed dishes instead of fried or sweet foods for a healthier diet.

Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid mistaking thirst for hunger.

Limit alcohol and soft drinks: Reduce your intake of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, which provide only empty calories.

Enjoy in moderation: You can enjoy festive meals without compromising your health if you eat in moderation. Don’t overdo it after seeing your favorite snacks.

remain active: Keep yourself active by doing some physical activity or daily workouts. Don’t sit in one place and idle here and there; This will increase your unnecessary kilos of weight. Even a simple walk with the family can take your mind off food and give you a chance to connect with your loved ones.

Adequate sleep: Not only unhealthy eating habits but also not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain. Sleep restriction can increase your hunger hormone levels, leading to more calorie intake. Additionally, inadequate sleep has been linked to reduced metabolism.

Include fiber-rich foods in your diet: Including fiber in the diet can reduce total calorie intake, which can help prevent weight gain during the festive season.

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