The mithai boxes are open, the fried snacks keep coming, and the second serving always seems to happen on its own. Festive eating is part of the joy of Diwali, but the morning after often brings guilt, bloating and a long list of worries. Should you skip breakfast? Is your heart at risk with so much oil and calories? What does a few days of sweets do to your sugar, cholesterol and liver? In this Times Now special live chat, 10 leading cardiologists, gastroenterologists, diabetologists and physicians answer the questions people search for most after a festive binge.
\n\nNo, and the doctors are unanimous on this. Dr. Pahuja says, “I would advise against skipping breakfast simply to compensate for last night’s indulgence.” If you still feel full, he suggests something smaller, like moong chilla with curd or eggs with wholegrain toast. The aim is to get back to your usual pattern. Dr. Thakur explains why: “Regular meals help maintain metabolic stability and prevent subsequent overeating.”
\n\nDr. Khanna frames it in plain terms: “The body does not need to be punished for one or two rich meals.” Skipping breakfast usually just makes you hungrier by noon, which leads to heavier, sweeter…
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