Eating Smart

DINNER

Dinner. The evening meal is an opportunity to go easy on your calories and eat foods that can be quickly digested. Have more of vegetables, fruits, pulses and unrefined cereals like whole wheat, bajra and jowar. Avoid beans, chickpeas and starchy foods (like potatoes and rice) at this time of the day, as these foods take longer to digest and are likely to lead to a restless night if the digestive process is still continuing when you go to bed. Have your dinner as early in the evening as possible. You can always top up with a fresh fruit or a low calorie fruity dessert (like Fruit Sandesh) later which will provide you vital vitamins and extra fibre.