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Dietitian advises balanced eating habits during festive feasts
Health and fitness coach Manisha Chopra shared advice on managing festive meals in an interview with HT Lifestyle.
She said repeated overeating, disrupted sleep, inactivity and skipped meals can lead to bloating and other digestive discomfort.
Her approach is to enjoy festive foods in moderation rather than avoid favourite treats.
She recommends starting with lighter foods, taking smaller portions of rich dishes and eating slowly.
She also advises keeping regular meals instead of skipping food to save room for a late-night feast.
Short walks and other daily movement, including about 30 minutes of walking or moderate activity depending on fitness level, can help maintain activity during the season.
Health and fitness coach Manisha Chopra shared advice on managing festive eating in an interview with HT Lifestyle.
She said repeated overeating, disrupted sleep, inactivity and skipped meals can contribute to bloating, acidity and digestive discomfort.
Chopra recommended starting feast meals with salads, vegetables or other lighter foods and taking smaller portions of rich dishes.
She advised maintaining reasonably regular meals rather than skipping food to save calories for a late-night celebration.
She also suggested short movement breaks, walks after meals and around 30 minutes of walking or moderate activity each day, depending on fitness level.
- Who
- Health and fitness coach Manisha Chopra
- What
- Advice on balancing festive eating and daily habits
- When
- Published October 10, 2026
- Where
- In an interview with HT Lifestyle
- Why
- To help people manage festive eating and reduce the risk of digestive discomfort
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At a feast, begin with salads, vegetables, or other lighter options before moving on to richer dishes,
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- Published
- October 10, 2026
- Expert
- Manisha Chopra, health and fitness coach
- Suggested activity
- Around 30 minutes of walking or moderate activity each day, depending on fitness level
- Interview outlet
- HT Lifestyle
Sources
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