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Durga Puja feast without guilt: Smart hacks to enjoy Bhog today

Festive bhog is irresistible, but it doesn’t have to come with guilt. Here’s how to enjoy Durga Puja delicacies while keeping your health in balance.

September 30, 2025 / 18:31 IST
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Durga Puja is incomplete without bhog — from khichuri to mishti. With a few mindful hacks, you can enjoy the feast guilt-free this festive season. (Image: Pinterest)

September and October brings a time of grand celebrations, from Navratri to Durga Puja. The fun of visiting pandals and wearing colourful clothes comes with this season. It's also a time people link to eating a lot — from Kolkata's well-known Pujo street food to Gujarat's special treats like jalebi and fafda. Bhog stands out as one of the main parts of Durga Puja. It's tough to say no to the feast of khichuri, labra, mishti, and luchis. Still many people worry about eating too much, feeling bloated, or not sticking to healthy habits when they enjoy bhog.

The good part? You can savour every festive bite without guilt if you follow a few easy thoughtful tips.

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Don’t skip breakfast
Although it might seem reasonable to “save space” for bhog by skipping breakfast, it usually backfires and makes you hungrier and more prone to overeating. Start your day with something light, yet filling, breakfast, poha, upma, or a bowl of fruit with yoghurt. This also stabilises your blood sugar and keeps you from binge eating later.

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