Wedding season is in full swing across the country from October to January. With so many wedding invitations, our social events calendar is sure to be bustling during this time. We have seen a record number of weddings taking place in different destinations across India. Indian weddings are accompanied by a series of ceremonies or celebratory ceremonies that span many days, and most of these weddings feature a variety of delicious food. With some delicious treats on display in sumptuous buffets, it’s easy to keep us craving and raving with our hearts. However, it is also possible to eat healthy and avoid piles on excess during the wedding season.
Diet tips during the wedding season: Weddings don’t necessarily have to be a constant drinking meal.
Shalini Arvind, Dietitian at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said: “Maintaining a consistent eating and exercise routine during the wedding season is difficult. Arvind adds: “People with diabetes, clinical conditions such as kidney or liver disease, or with dietary or medical restrictions should always exercise caution and consume only what their dietitian prescribes. their recommendations.
So follow these five tips and tricks and get rid of the post-wedding season guilt.
Wedding Season Diet Tips: Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you stay in shape during shaadi season.
5 tips and tricks for healthy eating during wedding season:
1. Plan your meals in advance
The key to healthy eating during wedding season is planning. Plan your meals of the day around the wedding functions. For example, if you are attending a lunch ceremony, eat a light dinner or vice versa. This will balance your calories and allow your digestive system time to rest.
You should also eat a small meal before going to the wedding. This will keep you full and you won’t be bored as soon as the wedding food is served. “Eat a snack and join the celebrations so you don’t go hungry and end up eating whatever is served,” suggests Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Coach Shilpa Arora.
2. portion control
Eating mindfully and eating small portions can really make a difference to your diet. Portion control is also a great way to eat what you want without fasting. For example, if you want to eat Gulab Jamun – try and limit yourself to just one bite and don’t eat more. This will create a balance between cravings and what’s good for your body.
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Wedding season diet tip: Be mindful of your portion sizes at your wedding.
3. Make healthy choices
Believe it or not, there are actually some healthy food options out there even at lavish wedding receptions. Avoid high-carb foods like pizza, pasta, or noodles. Try to focus your attention on vegetables, soups, and salads. These will keep you full without storing excess calories. Furthermore, choose baked goods and baked goods over deep-fried foods. Shilpa Arora recommends, “Avoid breads and naans. Eat grilled or pan-fried options in your favorite vegan or non-vegetarian meals.”
Dietitian Shalini Arvind recommends, “Start with small portions. Eat a variety of vegetables and a reasonable amount of salad before the main course to add fiber-rich foods.” As for desserts, Arvind says, “Make an informed dessert choice. Eat something fruity and low in fat.”
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Wedding season diet tip: Choose healthy desserts with lots of fruit.
4. Hydrate Well and Detox
Even if you ate too much or drank too much during your wedding, don’t worry, just remember to stay hydrated and detox after the binge. After the wedding season, it is very important to stay hydrated and detox the body to get rid of excess carbohydrates and fats circulating in the body.
5. Stay active
While weddings may feature unhealthy food, there are also plenty of opportunities to stay healthy. You can really exercise and be physically active during your wedding if you really put in the effort. For example, dancing is a great way to lose excess calories and stay fit and healthy. “Always stay super active at weddings. Dancing can be good exercise for your health,” says Shilpa Arora.
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Wedding season diet tips: Dancing and moving at the wedding.
So, try these wedding season tips and tricks to stay fit and healthy without compromising on taste!
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