DIWALI SWEETS, SNACKS AND SELF-CONTROL

Diwali without sweets and fried snacks? Yes, we already see the raised eyebrows and panic.

- BY LAKSHANA N PALAT Assistant Features Editor

But hear us out. While the festival is undoubtedly the perfect excuse to indulge, overdoing deep-fried treats, piling on sugary sweets, and skipping regular meals is practically a recipe for a post-festival slump.

We spoke to two Dubai-based dietitians to decode how to enjoy Diwali without spiralling into sugar overload.

So, here are seven mistakes that you really don't want to make.

SKIPPING REGULAR MEALS TO 'SAVE CALORIES'

Big mistake. Rahaf Mohammad Altowairqi, Clinical Dietician at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital Al Qusais, says, "A common mistake is skipping regular meals with the idea of 'saving calories' for festive treats, which often leads to overeating later in the day." Instead, eat balanced meals with protein and vegetables, then enjoy your mithai guilt-free.

OVERLOADING ON DEEP-FRIED SNACKS