Celebrate Without the Bloat: Smart Eating Tips for a Guilt-Free Diwali

In India, the second half of the year celebrates festivals round-the-clock. It starts with Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami and continues till the year-end with many significant festivals observed by the Hindu culture. The biggest one – is the festival of lights: Diwali. Naturally, the festive spirit is in full swing. Diwali parties start as early as three weeks before the actual festival and it's a series of savouring guilt free food delectables and celebratory drinking with friends and family. Like everyone else, I love this time of the year too – dressing up two or three times a week, devouring a considerable amount of festive Indian spread, minus my least favourite part – enjoying all those snacks and then regretting the weight gain and bloated tummy. This year, instead of letting the celebrations shake my diet, I've decided to adopt some mindful tips to ensure I don't compromise on health. When we're either fasting and skipping meals or eating junk food constantly, it's easy to bloat. By fostering healthy eating habits, the body gets nutritious food which will help maintain our energy level, control mood swings, and cultivate a sense of discipline. I know it's easy to get carried away and feel like you only live once so why not hog at dinner, but it is at this time that if you maintain your diet, you can truly enjoy the festivities.