India, Oct. 17 -- Indulging in diwali feasts and snacks is one of the most anticipated joys for the festive season. Just the thought of the Diwali spread can make your mouth water, and before you know it, your self-control breaks. But the bloating that follows, when your belly feels tight and uncomfortably full, can leave you sulking through the rest of the party as you silently deal with the discomfort.

To avoid such a situation, you need to know how to eat smartly this season. Dr Aditi Rao Mittal, associate consultant, medical gastroenterology at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, shared with HT Lifestyle 5 easy hacks that make eating snacks smart.

One of the first tips Dr Mittal recommended was drinking water at least 30 minutes before...