With Diwali ending, we are left with very few festivals left in India, though, Pongal, Christmas and New Year celebration are at the door step. We all have planned out something or the other for these remaining festivals. Right from vacation planning to enjoying the beauty of festivals, everyone has some or the other thing to do during the festive season. Along with all this, we all are excited to eat some delicious sweets and savoury. While our taste buds are satisfied by eating those delicious food items, it has some different effects on our body as well.
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Although dealing with cravings of eating sweets during the festive season is really hard for strong and dedicated sweet lovers and they end up gaining some extra weight. This may bring some disaster to their health and body. So if you are also worried about these unnecessary calories during Festive season, just like us, then read the article further on. We will tell you about some ways that would surely help you to overcome the weight gain or calories intake.
Our list of some general ways to avoid calories are –
Keep yourself Hydrated-
We know it is festive time, but we are not talking about alcohols and beer, instead we are talking about water. Try to drink more water as it would help you boost metabolism, remove toxins and burn calories. Opt for plane water, lime water or other flavoured water to keep yourself hydrated.
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Moderate intake of Sweets –
Festivals come along with bunch of delicious sweets and calories as well. Since the beauty of festivals lie in its savouries, try eating them in a moderate quantity. Don’t be greedy and eat more, as it will give your taste bud sense of satisfaction, but not to your body.
Eat Dry Fruits –
While in festive mode, we tend to eat more. It is preferred to eat dry fruits between your meals. They help you to have good nutritional benefit in your body, instead of consuming unhealthy savouries causing harms to your body.
Intake of Proteins –
If your body gets enough proteins, you feel fuller and won’t consume more calories during festivities. To reduce your hunger before stepping out from your place, eat something that is rich in protein like paneer, eggs, etc. as it will make you feel less hungry.
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Be Active –
During festivities, one might become lazy and would spend time lying on couch. This will definitely add up to your weight. To burn your calories, it is recommended to be more active and sporty.
Keep Alcohol Consumption under Control –
Alcohol is pretty much empty calories. So if you are drinker, you would definitely love to drink, but be careful and don’t intake more quantity of it. As high intake may result into adding up more unnecessary Calories and make u obese.
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So these were some of the ways that would help you to enjoy this festive season guilt-free. These are some general ways that you could try this time, although consult your dietician before making a change to your regular diet.
