The festive season is here again! Holi is all about having lip-smacking food and spending time with your loved ones. From Gujiyas to Dahi Wada, when you are surrounded by a variety of dishes that are so lip smacking, it can get impossible to control yourself. But festive foods are mostly oily, spicy or loaded with sugar, which can naturally lead to weight gain and make your diet go haywire. No wonder then, weight gain during the festive season is inevitable. You may not be able to lose weight during this time, but at least try to maintain it. Here are a few tricks that you can try this time to maintain your diet.

Stay active Try to be active during this Holi season. Do not be a slouch and watch television throughout the day. Participate in household activities, go out to play colors with your family and friends. By staying active you will be able to burn more calories, which is essential for your health. Watch your sugar intake When you are surrounded by delectable sweets, it can get difficult to control your cravings. While it is alright to have one or two sweets, keep a record of it. Your health should be your priority and anything that sabotages your health plans should be avoided. Do not eat too much sweet and sugary stuff. Avoid overeating Overeating is the most common problem during the festive season. The food around you might seem delicious, but you should eat it in limitation. Overeating spicy and oily foods can lead to indigestion.

Stay hydrated You might be busy playing Holi or catching up with your friend, but do not forget to keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water. This will help you to digest the festive food easily and will also prevent you from overeating.

Avoid late night eating It is very common to stay up late at night during holidays, but try not to indulge in binge eating. Late night munching is a big culprit. You also face digestive issues by having food late at night.

Take probiotics You can consume curd and yogurt to keep yourself full during Holi. Probiotics will improve your digestion and prevent overeating.

Source: indiatimes.com