By Admin 
Diwali is not just a one day festival, rather the entire week starting from Dhanteras till Bhai Dooj is spent in eating, drinking and celebrating happiness. In such a situation, overeating is very common, but it can have a bad effect on health. Especially when the food includes sweets, spicy snacks, spicy dishes and fried items, then problems like stomach problems, fatigue, lethargy, gas, indigestion, constipation, acidity etc. start.
People who have diabetes, heart disease, obesity or digestive problems need to pay even more attention, because in the name of festivals we often forget to take care of our health. But if you adopt a little wisdom and some easy habits, you can enjoy Diwali to the fullest without overeating by controlling the craving for sweets and snacks. So let us know how to stop the craving for sweets and snacks.
How to stop cravings for sweets and snacks (Diwali 2025 Overeating)
1. Think before eating, then eat – During Diwali, there is some food item kept in every corner of the house. Sweets, namkeen, snacks, all are in front of your eyes. In such a situation, whenever you feel like eating something, stop yourself for 5 seconds. Think, are you really hungry or are you just eating for the sake of taste? This small habit helps a lot in preventing overeating.
2. Keep fried rice out of sight. One feels like eating the things which are in front of the eyes again and again. Therefore, do not always keep sweets and snacks on the table or kitchen counter. Keep sweets in a corner of the refrigerator and store snacks in closed containers. The less you see, the less cravings you will have.
3. Plan your meals in advance – If you decide in advance what to eat throughout the day, then you can avoid eating without thinking. For example, use smaller plates, so that less food is served and you do not feel like taking it again and again. If you are going out to a party, do not eat again after returning home. Planning both quantity and time of food will keep you away from overeating.
4. Get complete sleep – During festive days, working till late hours and making decorations or cooking dishes all night does not result in sleep. Due to lack of sleep, stress hormones increase in the body, which leads to increased hunger. I especially feel like eating sweets. Therefore, try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
5. Adopt mindful eating – During Diwali, we are often not alert about our food and eat while walking, watching TV, or while talking. Mindful eating means paying only attention to the food while eating, chewing every bite thoroughly and feeling the taste, this fills the stomach quickly and we do not eat more than necessary.
6. Keep healthy snacks in front – When you feel hungry, instead of snacks, keep healthy options like roasted gram, dry fruits, makhana, or fruits nearby. With this, you will not feel like eating something fried again and again and your stomach will also remain light.
7. Keep gap between meals – After eating once, a gap of 3 to 4 hours is necessary between the next meal. This improves digestion and you avoid eating something again and again. If you have eaten heavy meals twice a day, then take only light fruits or healthy snacks for the third time.
8. Drink water, cravings will reduce – Drinking a glass of water 15 or 20 minutes before eating reduces hunger and you will eat less. Also, it is important to keep the body hydrated throughout the day so that digestion remains healthy and you do not feel lethargic.
Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
Also read: Do not eat too many sweets during the festive season, take special care if you have diabetes.