Diwali is all about celebration, lights, and of course—food! From sweets to snacks, every household is filled with tempting dishes. But how do you enjoy all that deliciousness without overindulging? Don’t worry, we’ve got some simple tips to help you enjoy the festival without feeling guilty later.
Snack Before You Go Out Heading over to a diwali celebration? Better eat something light first – such as fruit, nuts or yogurt. This makes it less likely that one would be starved and rush over to the spread on arrival. You can still be pleased from the munchies instead, make cuts to your cravings!
Balance Your Meals Diwali leaves one plate filled with samosas and silly sweets. But here’s the cheat: if you must have mithai, add some salad / grains or proteinaceous food with it. This way you will be full but won’t go overboard and make the body reach for an oxygen tank 24/7.
Less is More, Enjoy Into Quarters Only Instead of having one gulab jamun that is full size, why not just have one at half. If samosas are your favourite treat, then have one, not three. The main issue is to enjoy all of your favourite snacks which are over the top; cut yours down to a nanobite. You will get all the taste but without bursting.
Avoid Sugary Drinks, But Keep Yourself Hydrated Sometimes we get so thirsty that we don’t hold back and take a bite of a cupcake instead of drinking water. Well, do not make that mistake! Hold on to a glass of water or nimbu paani while all the festivities are going on. It’ll help you maintain your energies and prevent overindulging. Avoid sugary beverages like sherbet as they offer nothing benefical.
Have Your Favorites—Don’t Get Anything Else There are so many sweets lying around so it’s only natural to want to try a piece of everything. But do you really need to? Instead of being okay with some treats put them away. Grab the ones you love and keep the rest of them aside. If it’s not your first choice then let someone else have it!
Healthy and Quick Diwali Snack Ideas:
Makhana (fox nuts) for the crispy munch rather than chips will be best for your health. Almonds, walnuts which will add beneficial crunch to your snacking. Need some sweetness? Try date laddus made from fruit for a healthy sugar substitute.
Diwali is about enjoying time with family, friends, and yes—food! he best part is that you can even relish all the delicacies without having to refrain yourself. All it takes is a few small changes and you will be able to enjoy this wonderful festival in a healthy way. Moderation is the answer so go on and enjoy the celebration!
