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Want to get rid of afternoon laziness? Switch from heavy dishes to light ones!

New Delhi: Frequent tea breaks is not the healthy answer to avoid afternoon slump. Have a light lunch to stay active and fit, says an expert.Honey Tandon, chief executive dietician, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurgaon, emphasises

PTI PTI Updated on: November 20, 2013 18:32 IST


“When people eat rice they tend to eat double the amount compared to rotis (Indian bread) and this causes sleepiness. In lieu of two chapatis, eat one and a half bowl of rice, preferably brown,” said Tandon.

“Eat it with salad for fibre-rich meal,” she added.

Gajar ka halwa (carrot-based Indian dessert) is fondly consumed by foodies, especially during winter. Tandon warns against fattening ingredients while preparing it.

“Make it with lots of carrots, low fat milk and no sugar. You can add small amount of sugar free tablets,” said Tandon.
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