Health Matters, So Does Diwali- Learn Hacks To Cut Down On Calories
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In India, the mention of festivals remains incomplete without Diwali. Diwali is one of the most treasured festivals and celebrates the eternal fight between good and evil. It celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of knowledge over ignorance. That is why people place diyas, candles and lamps in various corners of their houses to welcome positivity. Another very important facet of Diwali is the celebration of good food and sweets!
For calorie-conscious and fitness enthusiasts, the time of Diwali can prove to be quite the battle between restraint and temptation. So this Diwali how can you win the fight of health over empty calorie consumption?
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If you are prone to giving into oily and sugary foods, Diwali and all the delectables that are prepared during this time can amount to the feeling of a kid in a candy store. From samosa, nimkis, murukku, kebabs, kachoris, barfi, Gulab Jamun, kheer, soan papdi, laddoos, kalakand and various types of halwa, every item is made with love and a whole lot of ghee and/or sugar syrup!
Diwali doesn’t just upset your weight loss plans but unhealthy consumption of sweets and deep-fried snacks could usher in a horde of other problems. Some of these are:
Drink warm water with lemon juice after a heavy meal or dessert. Choose healthier desserts containing fewer calories. Avoid treats that are high in sugar and fat and look for fruits. Always share your dessert platter with your family/friends so that you get to eat less.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD
Although you may not be able to run away from indulging in festive cheer altogether there are certainly a few hacks by adopting which you can lessen the impacts.
During Diwali, there are some food items like dry fruits and kebabs that will not make you go on a guilt trip ride. However, there are a few that you should totally avoid or just restrict yourself to one helping if you are insistent upon incessantly.
When making savoury snacks at home consider adding items to your Diwali menu that can be roasted/ baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer to minimize health damage. You can also use skimmed milk for sweets (that require milk as the key ingredient such as Kalakand and halwas) instead of fattening full cream milk.
Diwali or any festival is the time when you get to spend time with your friends and family and forget all about your worries. But letting your hair down completely and getting swayed by the infectious festive mood will do you more harm than good. Keeping healthy living as the main goal, modify your Diwali celebrations so that you can optimize your fun minus damage to your overall well being. This festive season, win the fight against guilty indulgence!
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