Diwali might be the festival of lights, yet it's a time of year that weighs heavy on our diet. Tempted by delicious looking mithai, crispy namkeens and other calorie-rich healthy foods, we watch as our healthy eating propensities fly out the window and the festive kilos pile on.

While we are encouraging you to celebrate a Guilt Free Diwali by letting yourself free and offering yourself a reprieve from the exacting diet requirements; in the event that you actually wish to abstain from overindulging, and need to chop down calories, we recommend you attempt these healthy hacks:

Try not to give in to your sweet tooth


It would be a crime to remove sweets entirely during the festive season but adhere to a single piece or one little bowl a day. In case you're shopping for Indian sweets, choose laddoos, mithais, etc made with sugar substitutes or dates that are available in the market.

Use low-calorie ingredients for homemade sweets
Store-bought mithai tends to be over-sweet, high in fat and blended with counterfeit flavors, so if possible, eat sweets prepared at home.

To enjoy a Guilt Free Diwali, substitute several fatty ingredients with healthier ones in your own recipes. For instance, utilizing jaggery (gud) to prepare sweets is healthier than utilizing white sugar. Using characteristic sugar substitutes available in the market is additionally an option. Ragi, jowar or bajra are low in calories and healthy and make delectable laddoos. Swap whole milk with low-fat milk; cow's milk or soya milk are other healthier alternatives, especially the latter which is high protein and fiber and low in calories.

Remain hydrated

Drinking water at short intervals will leave you feeling full, preventing you from overeating.

Cut down on chai

An average sized cup of tea with milk and sugar contains 40 calories, so skip your afternoon cuppa or two.

Zero in on fiber-rich food

Fibreleaves you feeling full without making you put on weight. Eat more vegetables, lentils and whole grains. Additionally, since you're likely to be eating fried food items and sweets, eliminated day by day carbs like chapatti and rice.

Eat before you head out

This may seem counterintuitive, yet it ensures you won't reach out for every barfi or kabab that comes your direction.

The stunt isn't to turn up starving – choose something healthy and filling, like an oats chila –and you'll see it easier to exercise self-control.

Think before you drink

Diwali is inseparable from parties. Before you raise your glass, remember liquor is made by fermenting sugar and starch, so being high on liquor is equivalent to being high on sugars and calories. Keep as a main priority a 12-ounce glass of beer has around 150 calories, a 5-ounce glass of red wine has around 125 calories and a 1.5 ounce shot of gin, rum, vodka, whiskey or tequila has around 100 calories and drink in like manner.

Choose your beverage wisely –keep away from creamy mixed drinks, and stick to wine spritzers and light beer.

Watch your portion sizes

Seeing a festive feast can challenge even those generally dedicated to their diets. In the event that you can't control what you eat, manage the amount you consume. Start by picking a little plate to serve yourself – studies have shown large plates lead to overeating,

Abstain from talking when you eat

While chatting with loved ones, you're unlikely to notice that you're eating excessively, excessively fast. To abstain from overindulging in case you're distracted by conversation, chew slowly. Chewing food five to ten times allows the cerebrum more time to recognize when we've eaten enough.

Opt for nuts among other dry fruits

A platter of festive fare as a rule contains some mithai, namkeen and dry fruits. So when you're offered a choice, choose nuts, for example, almonds and pecans.

Watching what you eat plays a significant role in ensuring you control your calorie intake during the festive season, yet consuming the calories you consume is equally important. So don't skip your exercise. In the event that you don't have a fixed routine, take thirty minutes out to walk, run or cycle every day as cardio is the quickest method to consume calories.

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