The festive season is upon us and our excitement is on an all-time high. After celebrating Navratri, Durga Puja, Karwa Chauth, we are now celebrating the festival of lights - Diwali. One of the most significant festivals among the Hindus, Diwali (or Deepavali) is celebrated across India with much fun and enthusiasm.
And food plays a significant role in the celebrations. While it is difficult to say no to festive delicacies, healthy eating often goes for a toss during this time of the year. However, fret not! You don't need to completely let go of your favourite treats during the festivities - instead, just swap them with something healthier.
Here Are 9 Food Tips You Can Try During The Festive Season: Consider Sugar Substitutes Festivals are not complete without sweet dishes, no matter how many there are. Consuming delicious sweets can certainly affect your health, making you vulnerable to weight gain and more susceptible to diseases like diabetes. Add natural sweeteners such as dates, cardamom, anjeer, and saffron to kheer, halva, fruit salad, and rava sheera.
Switch To Simple Soda If you are out for drinking, switch the sweet syrups, sweetened carbonated beverages and fruit juices for plain soda or sparkling water. Apart from reducing the calories considerably, it will help you reduce your total sugar consumption. (Also read: 7 Ways To Manage Blood Sugar Levels During This Festive Season ) Consider Roasting Instead Of Frying Here is a solution to keep you from overindulging .