By Manita Jangid
THE grandest of all Indian festivals are here: Navratri, Dussera and Diwali. As you get ready for the parties, the fun and frolic, be prepared to pile on some extra pounds too. After all, Indian sweets are loaded with milk, milk products and dry fruits...and CALORIES!
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Reports say that majority of the Diwali celebrating communities undergo a nearly 20 per cent weight gain during this festival. But you don't need to give up those savouries, altogether, but change the way you eat during this season. For instance, try a range of sweets that are sugar free and made up of chenna (cottage cheese) or gur (jaggery), so that they don't play havoc with your blood sugar.
Manita Jangid is a nutritionist and food writer and lives in Jaipur.
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