Festive binge done, now count the calories. Time to replace sugar with dates, junk refined flour
After a binge, our system is overloaded with a rush of calories, sugar, and fat.
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Once the festivities are over, it’s time to curb the spirits.
The festive season means fun and feasting, celebrating with family and friends. And food has an important role to play in this annual activity.
From sweets and snacks to dry fruits and a whole lot of tasty temptations, our lives are driven by food, food, and more food during this period. And more often than not, it leads to overeating as consumption of calorie-rich foods like cookies and other goodies become an inseparable part of our lives.
Anam Golandaz, Clinical Dietician at Mumbai’s Masina Hospital, lists some post-festive tips to junk the extra kilos and help you get back in shape.
Sweat It Out When treats are easily accessible, we’re more likely to snack at all times possible. If you are one of those who has gone overboard in that department over the past few weeks, now is the time to do course correction. Apart from going easy on all things sweet, it is advisable to go back to working out. Exercising will not only keep you in good spirits, but it will also help to burn the extra calories. And if your sweet cravings continue, switch to healthier alternatives like dates, raisins and figs that are substitutes for sugar.
The Bad Binge Is too much (of a binge) bad? Well, certainly as there are some after-effects of festive bingeing.
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We make poor decisions when we feast, and follow them up with courses of action that are even worse for our health. After a binge, our system is overloaded with a rush of calories, sugar, and fat. Apart from causing hormonal disturbance and fluctuation in energy levels, this significant excess of calories promotes fat storage, inflammation, and digestive discomfort. It also increases the risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity. We are tempted by unhealthy food and snacks during the festive season and find it difficult to resist. Do Not Lead Me Into Temptation The post-festive period is one of introspection, with the most important question: What are the foods to avoid, at least for a while? We are tempted by unhealthy food and snacks during the festive season and find it difficult to resist. Now that the gala is over, it’s time to fix some of the mistakes. Junk sugar and refined flour, instead use multigrain flours and natural sweeteners like dates and raisins. Avoid eating sweets with silver coating as these are adulterated with aluminum which is not good for our health. Avoid using sweets with artificial colours and chemical preservatives as they can damage our kidneys and liver. Alcohol is fattening, and once the festivities are over, it’s time to curb the spirits.
Getting The Glow Back Gorging on fried stuff leaves behind a trail of visible destruction on the skin. Consistent consumption of fried foods causes damage to the cellular structure of the skin, leading to cystic acne and dry dull skin. Fat-rich snacks have high salt or sugar content that disturb the hormones and promote acne development. Once the party is over, it’s time to fix the menu. This means it is time to add the following nutrients to your diet: complex carbohydrates (whole grains, legumes etc), zinc, vitamins A and E, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water as drinking ample water balances the oil and water content, and soon you can see the after-effects.
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Home Truths Now that the binge is done, it is time to help your body recover. And what better way to do that than consuming home-cooked meals. Eating healthy food doesn’t mean giving up your favourite foods. Your favourite recipes can be adapted easily to provide a healthier alternative. For example, non-stick cookware can be used to reduce the need for cooking oil. Vegetables can also be microwaved or steamed instead of boiling to keep the nutrition values intact. Use minimum oil and try to follow shallow frying. Also make it a point to not use the oil again for frying food stuff. Use chutneys and vinegars in place of sour creams, butter and creamy sauces.
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Juicy Tales Following a diet heavy in juice is not a new weight-loss concept. It's been in vogue for a few years. Adding certain fresh juices to your daily meals can help you knock off the extra kilos gained in the past few weeks. Drinking fresh juices is also a great way to load up on a variety of minerals, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants – all of which help rev up metabolism. Cucumbers contain high amounts of water and are low in calories. It is easy to understand that in order to lose weight we need to either eat less calories or burn more calories. Due to its high water and fibre content, cucumber juice fills you up easily and so, it can be a great meal filler. You can also squeeze some lime juice and add a few mint leaves to make a refreshing summer drink.
Healthy Festive Meal Plan Is Here: Add Kitchen Spices, Curd, Greens & Fruits To Your Daily Diet
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Some fibrous greens and fruits, spices from the kitchen cabinet and flesh food will ensure strong immunity during your festive celebration.
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