FASHION TRAVEL HEALTH FOOD 7 DIET MISTAKES TO AVOID THIS DIWALI

We list up the biggest diet blunders people make during the festive season. Here’s to a binge-proof Diwali! NOT PRACTISING PORTION CONTROL SKIPPING FRUITS!

It’s the time for revelry as Diwali is around the corner. With festivities in full swing, it is easy to give in to the temptation and gorge on mithais and chocolates that keep pouring in. While you may have pledged that you will not turn into a glutton this festive season, you might end up making these silly dieting errors that can take a toll on your health, and leave you battling those bulges. Here are the most common diet mistakes that people make during the festive season and how to avoid them. (Inputs by nutritionists, Kavita Devgan and Tripti Tandon) The opposite of skipping meals is eating anything that appeals to your taste buds. If there is one thing we are guilty of this season then it’s being gluttonous. This can lead to a high cholesterol level, high blood pressure and sugar. Practise portion control as overeating puts a strain on your liver. So make sure you are eating in small portions within a gap of minimum three hours. Want to satisfy your appetite this season without getting an upset stomach? Make sure you have your daily dose of fruits. The fibre in the fruits will ensure that your digestive system functions properly. Maida and sugar in the sweets can make you constipated and leave you feeling full.