Diwali 2026: Mumbai nutritionist shares 3 simple tips to avoid overeating without giving up your favourite foods

Festivals and delicious food are like 2 sides of the same coin; one follows the other. People across India are celebrating Diwali with friends and family, while indulging in their favourite Indian sweets, desserts and fried savouries. Although tasty, they can be loaded with sugar and refined carbohydrates. Additionally, the festive season also makes it difficult to keep track of how much we eat, often turning into uncontrolled bingeing. But Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has a simple solution to the problem.

As per Vanshika, you can easily enjoy your favourite festive treats without overeating by following 3 simple rules. So, without further ado, let us take a look:

3 simple rules to avoid overeating

Small snack rule: As per the Mumbai nutritionist, before heading to a party, you must grab a small high-protein snack. It can be anything from fruit-based protein shakes, yoghurt mixed with berries, or a protein bar. This can help to prevent overeating when the main dishes arrive.


The one-serve rule: Vanshika Khurana suggests consuming just one serving of your favourite dishes and then stopping immediately after. According to the health expert, this method ensures that you can savour lip-smacking delicacies without the fear of overindulging.

Smart dessert choices: The Mumbai nutritionist recommends opting for desserts that are not deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup, like malpuas, motichoor laddus, and balushahis. She insists on choosing chenna-based (Bengali sweets) or nut-based Indian mithai such as kaju katli and dry fruit barfis.

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Final takeaway

In conclusion, Vanshika Khurana advises indulging in guilt-free snacking. She assured that there is no harm in savouring your favourite dishes and desserts on Diwali or similar festive occasions, as a week of indulgence will not derail your health goals or progress, similar to how eating clean for a week does not lead to major changes.