Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and it is a joyous, celebratory time for all Hindus who take part. The celebrations themselves pay homage to the victory of good over evil and promote merriment in the form of fireworks and excessive eating. Many who take part in the festivities enjoy it as a time to see friends and family and to have a lot of fun together. So it might seem like a bit of a downer to think about the consequences of Diwali – and most specifically the consequences of over indulging in the treats that are commonplace during the celebrations.
Of course, we have to think about our healthy and the health of our families as the number one priority in life. And while celebrations like Diwali champion the idea of having a good time and allowing yourself the opportunity to indulge, it’s also worth taking a step back and looking at the harm that this can do to you and your loved ones. Many health experts have suggests that the celebrations of Diwali can actually do lasting damage to your health if you eat too much. Indeed it is true that we have to think about changing our eating habits during celebrations if we want to lead an all-round healthy lifestyle.
It is a fact that we can enjoy the festivities and be merry while still staying healthy at the same time, we just have to be smart about it and think about the right things to eat and what needs to be avoided. During Diwali much of the food that is prepared include sweets that are very high in ghee and sugar, as well as savoury treats that are fried in oil. It doesn’t take a health expert to realise that these things are not good for our health. The fact is that the excess of fat, sugar and oil is very bad for our general health. They are full of empty calories and are well known to cause a whole range of health problems when you overindulge.
While you may wish to celebrate Diwali and have a great time with your loved ones, it is important that you eat the very unhealthy food in moderation, otherwise it can turn into a serious risk to your health. If you can keep the treats to a minimum you will be doing you and your health a big favour, so we’ve got a few great ideas for ways you can avoid eating too much.
Perhaps the most important thing for you to do is increase your exercise regime. During the time of Diwali you might know that you are going to be taking on a few more calories than you would normally, so as such you should look to increase the amount of exercise you do. Go for a 20-minute run every day and it will help you to burn off many of the calories that you will be eating.
Some people think that is a good idea to eat smaller meals in order to compensate for the extra calories that you’ll be eating. This is in fact a very bad idea, and you should really be aiming to eat more healthy food. If you fill up on healthy foods like fruit and vegetables you will be less hungry when the time comes to enjoy some treats, so you will naturally eat less. Make sure you have large meals but load them up with very healthy things to ensure that they are doing you good and fighting against the bad things you’re doing to yourself.
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