Limit fried foods: One should always enjoy traditional fried snacks during the festive season but in restricted amounts. Also, avoid the use of vanaspatiat home. Use traditional oils and ghee especially when it comes to frying.  

Eat homemade sweets: Homemade sweets are always a better option to eating the commercially made sweets. Try using natural sweeteners in sweets like dates, anjeer, and raisins instead of refined sugars. Jaggery is also a preferred choice in comparison to refined sugar.  

Do not skip meals: Skipping meals before stepping out for parties can lead to greater indulgence later causing discomfort as well as a greater intake of calories. So, before leaving for a get-together eat a light snack like a fruit or a salad or a bowl of vegetable soup for it will not make you overindulgeat the venue. 

Say no to second helpings: Even if the food is tempting, keep your plate down after you are done with the first helping. This prevents over-eating of foods that are high in fat and sugar. 

Beverages: Restrict the intake of sugar sweetened beverages. Prefer coconut water, salted fresh lime soda, jaljeera, etc. Do not overindulge with alcohol. Add plain soda, or plain water as a mixer instead of juices and aerated drinks. Cocktails and mocktails are best avoided as they are high in calories.  

Stay active: Take time out for a brisk walk or hit the gym during the festive days too. Exercise should be fun and not a way to punish your body for the fried and sugary foods consumed. 

Ditch the guilt: Do not go on a guilt trip after having consumed the sweets and fried foods. Instead, as always focus on eating the right foods and exercising post the festivities. Eating your favourite foods occasionallywill help you have a healthy relationship with food.