Vishu sadya: How to enjoy it guilt-free?

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Are you on a diet but still want to enjoy Kerala's Vishu festival's sadya feast? Here are a few tips to make the meal healthy. Image Credit: iStock/SidSri

Use red or semi-polished rice instead of white rice. This will ensure fibre and lower the glycemic load. Image Credit: iStock/DragonFly

Check whether all the ingredients procured to cook are fresh, seasonal, low-starch and toxin-free. Image Credit: iStock/Poakie614

Replace chana dal with moong dal in curries for easier digestion. Image Credit: iStock/ziprashantzi

Have more of thorans, avial and pachadi instead of fried items. Image Credit: iStock/vm2002

Add a spoon of probiotic curd or homemade buttermilk to have a fermented dish. Image Credit: iStock/ollo

Consider replacing your 'sarkkaravaratti,' made of jaggery, with dates; or portion-control the snack. Image Credit: iStock/cemagraphics

Ensure that the dishes are cooked in minimal oil. Image Credit: iStock/fcafotodigital

Sip on ginger or jeera water after sadya for better digestion. Image Credit: iStock/ferlistockphoto

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