<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{73aad214-379a-408e-b0d4-f6ca12bd8ee8}{81}" paraid="2126716439" >Diwali is known as the festival of lights, but it is more joyful because we spend it with our family. While our grandparents' generation lovingly crafted homemade sweets like laddoos and gujias, today's generation often approaches these traditional delicacies with apprehension, weighed down by modern concerns of calorie counts and "festive weight gain”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7370482e-b384-480d-b68a-1b569421045b}{134}" paraid="1590177860" >However, celebrity&nbsp;nutritionist&nbsp;Rujuta Diwekar challenges these reservations with a refreshing perspective on embracing traditional Indian sweets during Diwali.</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{64}" paraid="62360448" >Indian sweets&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{73}" paraid="1686305985" >In an informational video that she posted online, Diwekar advocates savouring the rich variety of Indian sweets, from ladoos and barfis to katlis and gulab jamuns. She points out an ironic trend:&nbsp;while we have labelled our traditional sweets as “unhealthy," we've embraced Western alternatives like cupcakes and chocolates, mistakenly considering them healthier options. She particularly warns against chocolates, citing ethical concerns about the industry's association with child labour.</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{82}" paraid="782076531" >The nutritional wisdom behind traditional Indian sweets is often overlooked. Homemade sweets, followed closely by those from local vendors, offer genuine health benefits. Their placement at the centre of the Diwali thali is no coincidence – it's proof of their cultural and nutritional significance. These sweets, crafted with ingredients like ghee, coconut, pulses, millets, and nuts, naturally maintain a low glycemic index, helping stabilise blood sugar levels rather than spike them.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{100}" paraid="1572868582" >Pre-festival dieting&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{109}" paraid="1105715880" >Diwekar emphasises that even individuals with diabetes can mindfully enjoy homemade sweets. She dismisses the notion of pre-festival dieting to "compensate" for festive eating, stressing that traditional sweets are an integral part of our cultural diet and lifestyle. Her message is clear:&nbsp;there's no need for guilt when following our traditional dietary wisdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{118}" paraid="1100057929" ><strong>&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-feeling-anxious-after-drinking-science-can-explain-why-771085">Feeling anxious after drinking? Science can explain why</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f10782d8-e003-46c3-8786-fd5253d3985c}{127}" paraid="1047792247" >Most importantly, she stresses the value of passing down our culinary heritage by involving children in the sweet-making process, sharing stories, and maintaining these precious traditions for future generations.&nbsp;</p>


Diwali is known as the festival of lights, but it is more joyful because we spend it with our family. While our grandparents' generation lovingly crafted homemade sweets like laddoos and gujias, today's generation often approaches these traditional delicacies with apprehension, weighed down by modern concerns of calorie counts and "festive weight gain”.

Diwali is known as the festival of lights, but it is more joyful because we spend it with our family. While our grandparents' generation lovingly crafted homemade sweets like laddoos and gujias, today's generation often approaches these traditional delicacies with apprehension, weighed down by modern concerns of calorie counts and "festive weight gain”. However, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar challenges these reservations with a refreshing perspective on embracing traditional Indian sweets during Diwali. Indian sweets In an informational video that she posted online, Diwekar advocates savouring the rich variety of Indian sweets, from ladoos and barfis to katlis and gulab jamuns. She points out an ironic trend: while we have labelled our traditional sweets as “unhealthy," we've embraced Western alternatives like cupcakes and chocolates, mistakenly considering them healthier options. She particularly warns against chocolates, citing ethical concerns about the industry's association with child labour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rujuta Diwekar (@rujuta.diwekar) × The nutritional wisdom behind traditional Indian sweets is often overlooked. Homemade sweets, followed closely by those from local vendors, offer genuine health benefits. Their placement at the centre of the Diwali thali is no coincidence – it's proof of their cultural and nutritional significance. These sweets, crafted with ingredients like ghee, coconut, pulses, millets, and nuts, naturally maintain a low glycemic index, helping stabilise blood sugar levels rather than spike them. Pre-festival dieting Diwekar emphasises that even individuals with diabetes can mindfully enjoy homemade sweets. She dismisses the notion of pre-festival dieting to "compensate" for festive eating, stressing that traditional sweets are an integral part of our cultural diet and lifestyle. Her message is clear: there's no need for guilt when following our traditional dietary wisdom. Also read: Feeling anxious after drinking? Science can explain why Most importantly, she stresses the value of passing down our culinary heritage by involving children in the sweet-making process, sharing stories, and maintaining these precious traditions for future generations.

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells us why to have Indian sweets this Diwali

<p>While having a proper workout routine can help you shed a few kilos, nothing works better than having a proper diet plan that gives your body the nutrients it needs, while taking away the unwanted carbs, fats and calories that we can certainly do without.</p>

<p>Keto, paleo, 16:8 fasting, 5:2 fasting, sirtfood and the list is long! There are so many types of diet plans out there and it's so hard to choose the one that best suits our needs. And according to Dr&nbsp;Pankaj Kumar, an expert on weight loss and founder of Diet Plus Minus,&nbsp;the decision to go on a strict diet is a massive undertaking. You will have to incorporate several food items into your diet while eliminating others. And when losing weight is your priority, you should only follow the most effective diet plan&nbsp;suggested by nutritionists and dietitians after proper assessment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To help you choose the right diet for you, we asked the expert to share some inside tips with our readers. Here's what he shared!</p>

<p><strong>Tips to pick a healthy diet</strong></p>

<p>According&nbsp;to the nutritionist,&nbsp;losing weight healthfully is a long-term endeavour and there isn't a simple solution for it. And, he suggests that if&nbsp;you're planning to go&nbsp;on a diet, you must&nbsp;pick something that doesn't involve cutting out any of your favourite food items.</p>

<p>When trying to decide on a new diet, Dr&nbsp;Pankaj Kumar recommends asking yourself the following:</p>

<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Is it realistic for you to keep up with this diet plan? Can you do it regularly, seven days a week?&nbsp;"Because if you don't, the minute you stop doing it, you'll probably gain the weight back," he says</p>

<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Do you still feel hungry after eating your meals? He claims that it will be difficult to maintain a diet in which you constantly feel hungry. All those cravings will win in the end. "In many cases, this kind of situation leads to excessive eating or even bingeing," he says</p>

<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Can you carry on with your regular activities while dieting? Dr&nbsp;Pankaj Kumar advises people to think about whether or not their diet permits social eating, occasional ice cream consumption, and restaurant brunch fare. He warns that this is not the right diet to try if you think it will require you to change your lifestyle for a short time</p>

<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Will your diet meet your body's requirements? As Dr Kumar puts it, this is "the most important" question to ponder. He warns against following "any diet that prescribes intensely low calories," such as the 1,200-calorie diet.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
In the end, he says, "a good diet plan will easily become a part of your lifestyle without causing any uneasiness."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-expert-talk-doctor-reveals-how-sedentary-lifestyle-leads-to-cardiac-ailments-521168" hreflang="en">Expert talk: Doctor reveals how sedentary lifestyle leads to cardiac ailments</a></p>

<p><strong>When is it appropriate to switch to a new diet plan?</strong></p>

<p>It's quite possible to make the wrong diet choice. And, within a few days, you will realise whether the diet plan is working for you or not. So, how much time you should give it? "Not very long," Dr Pankaj Kumar says.</p>

<p>You should monitor your new diet&nbsp;on a daily basis. Here are a few things to keep in check:</p>

<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;How well you've managed to stick to the diet?<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Is there anything you did particularly well?<br />
3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Your shortcomings and what you could have done better?<br />
4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Is your hunger satisfied by the food you eat?<br />
5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The extent to which your diet influences your mental state?<br />
6.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;How is the diet affecting other aspects of your life?</p>

<p>Dr Pankaj Kumar advises that if the answers to the above questions don't meet your expectations, your&nbsp;diet isn't right and&nbsp;you should probably give up.</p>

<p>"If you're losing 1-2 pounds per week, you're doing great," Dr Kumar shares.&nbsp;"The best diet is the one that doesn't feel like a diet. The plan incorporates all food groups, instructs on proper portion control, and offers advice on healthy cooking.&nbsp;The ideal eating plan is not a diet at all, but rather a lifestyle."</p>


While having a proper workout routine can help you shed a few kilos, nothing works better than having a proper diet plan that gives your body the nutrients it needs, while taking away the unwanted carbs, fats and calories that we can certainly do without.

While having a proper workout routine can help you shed a few kilos, nothing works better than having a proper diet plan that gives your body the nutrients it needs, while taking away the unwanted carbs, fats and calories that we can certainly do without. Keto, paleo, 16:8 fasting, 5:2 fasting, sirtfood and the list is long! There are so many types of diet plans out there and it's so hard to choose the one that best suits our needs. And according to Dr Pankaj Kumar, an expert on weight loss and founder of Diet Plus Minus, the decision to go on a strict diet is a massive undertaking. You will have to incorporate several food items into your diet while eliminating others. And when losing weight is your priority, you should only follow the most effective diet plan suggested by nutritionists and dietitians after proper assessment. To help you choose the right diet for you, we asked the expert to share some inside tips with our readers. Here's what he shared! Tips to pick a healthy diet According to the nutritionist, losing weight healthfully is a long-term endeavour and there isn't a simple solution for it. And, he suggests that if you're planning to go on a diet, you must pick something that doesn't involve cutting out any of your favourite food items. When trying to decide on a new diet, Dr Pankaj Kumar recommends asking yourself the following: 1. Is it realistic for you to keep up with this diet plan? Can you do it regularly, seven days a week? "Because if you don't, the minute you stop doing it, you'll probably gain the weight back," he says 2. Do you still feel hungry after eating your meals? He claims that it will be difficult to maintain a diet in which you constantly feel hungry. All those cravings will win in the end. "In many cases, this kind of situation leads to excessive eating or even bingeing," he says 3. Can you carry on with your regular activities while dieting? Dr Pankaj Kumar advises people to think about whether or not their diet permits social eating, occasional ice cream consumption, and restaurant brunch fare. He warns that this is not the right diet to try if you think it will require you to change your lifestyle for a short time 4. Will your diet meet your body's requirements? As Dr Kumar puts it, this is "the most important" question to ponder. He warns against following "any diet that prescribes intensely low calories," such as the 1,200-calorie diet. In the end, he says, "a good diet plan will easily become a part of your lifestyle without causing any uneasiness." Also read: Expert talk: Doctor reveals how sedentary lifestyle leads to cardiac ailments When is it appropriate to switch to a new diet plan? It's quite possible to make the wrong diet choice. And, within a few days, you will realise whether the diet plan is working for you or not. So, how much time you should give it? "Not very long," Dr Pankaj Kumar says. You should monitor your new diet on a daily basis. Here are a few things to keep in check: 1. How well you've managed to stick to the diet? 2. Is there anything you did particularly well? 3. Your shortcomings and what you could have done better? 4. Is your hunger satisfied by the food you eat? 5. The extent to which your diet influences your mental state? 6. How is the diet affecting other aspects of your life? Dr Pankaj Kumar advises that if the answers to the above questions don't meet your expectations, your diet isn't right and you should probably give up. "If you're losing 1-2 pounds per week, you're doing great," Dr Kumar shares. "The best diet is the one that doesn't feel like a diet. The plan incorporates all food groups, instructs on proper portion control, and offers advice on healthy cooking. The ideal eating plan is not a diet at all, but rather a lifestyle."

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Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells us why to have Indian sweets this Diwali

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