Festivals mean lots of sweets, binge eating and binge drinking, with comparatively lesser sleep and little or no time to exercise or be physically active.
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You gain weight, which may be difficult to lose once festivities are over. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal suggests a few tips that can help.
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Eat more fibre
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. It will keep you full, prevent binge-eating, and help in keeping your system clean while preventing weight gain.
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Snack smartly
When at parties, go for light, shallow-fried snacks like tandoori vegetables, paneer tikka, roasted peanuts or salads, instead of deep-fried savouries.
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Stay hydrated
Hydration is the key to manage your weight. Keep drinking water or green tea, coffee without sugar, infused water, soups, or smoothies. Stay away from fruit juices.
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Rainbow plate
At a party, fill half of your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables. This will save you from unwanted calories and offer you a dose of antioxidants too.
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Eat more protein
Have protein-rich meals to keep your appetite in check. Choose boiled eggs, lentils, tofu, paneer, or grilled/ roasted chicken or fish to up your protein intake.
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Drink wisely
Limit alcohol consumption. Drink slowly and monitor your intake. Drink a glass of water after every drink.
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Keep moving
Walk as much as you can, or stand up after every hour and stretch a bit. Do some physical activity or exercise or simply go for a walk for at least 30 minutes.
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Balance your meals
If you are partying at night, have a light lunch. The next day, have a light breakfast. This gives your body some time to process food properly.
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Celebrate without food
Do not focus your celebrations on just food and/or drinks. Play some fun games with friends and family, or simply dance it off.
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Do not forget to enjoy
Remember, it's okay to indulge once in a while. If you master the art of portion control, you may end up enjoying the festivals without any guilty-bites.