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This Diwali, give your plate some balance, give the gift of health to your body, know 5 tips to avoid overeating.
Samira Vishwas | October 12, 2025 5:25 PM CST

The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp across the country. For which preparations have already started. Various types of decorative items have started being sold in the markets. It is considered to be the biggest festival of India. Houses, streets and temples decorated with lights sparkle. Family members gather together, worship Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha and drive away darkness by lighting lamps. The joy of the festival is felt everywhere with the brightness of the markets, laughter of children and the smell of sweets. Like every year, this time too the entire country is waiting for Diwali. For which many people have also started preparations.

As the festival of Diwali approaches, the aroma of sweets and dishes adds color to every house. At some places laddus are being made, at other places preparations for samosas and gujiyas are going on.

overeating

Amidst the joys of Diwali, the biggest problem is overeating, that is, when you eat more food than required. Many people start complaining about weight gain after the festival is over and then vow to go on a diet the very next day. If you repeat the same mistake every year, then be a little careful this time. Today we are telling you 5 such easy and effective ways, by which you can avoid the tension of weight gain after Diwali and also maintain the fun of the festival.

tips

  • Different types of dishes are prepared in every house during Diwali, in such a situation it is difficult to control oneself. When you sit down to eat, just concentrate on eating. During this time, keep in mind that both phone and TV should not be near. Eat by chewing slowly and feeling the taste of every bite. When you eat mindfully, your stomach gets filled quickly and you avoid overeating. Many times our mind accepts before the body that it is enough.
  • During festival days, we often become so busy with sweets and snacks that we forget to drink water. Many times we are not hungry but thirsty and we rush to eat. Therefore, whenever you feel hungry, first drink a glass of water. This will not only reduce your appetite but will also improve your digestion. Drinking water 20 minutes before eating food is a great habit, which will keep your weight under control.
  • This is a small but very effective trick. When you eat food in a small plate, your brain thinks that you have eaten too much. With this, you are able to eat less without any force. Research also says that people who eat in bigger plates eat 20 to 30% more.
  • There is a tradition of eating everything fried and sweet during festivals, but it is important to put a break on it. If you want, you can replace fried things with roasted makhana, dry fruits or fruit salad. Use jaggery, coconut or sugar candy instead of sugar in sweets. This will maintain your taste and your health will also not deteriorate.
  • If you lie down on the sofa after Diwali dinner, then this is your biggest mistake. Just walking for 10 to 15 minutes after eating keeps the digestive system healthy and does not make you feel heavy. This will not cause problems like gas, acidity or flatulence.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on beliefs and information. Read does not confirm any belief or information.)


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