India, Oct. 16 -- The festival of lights is synonymous with joy, family gatherings, and a generous spread of festive treats. However, amid the endless boxes of sweets and savouries, our eating habits often slip into overindulgence - leading to post-Diwali bloating, indigestion, and that familiar sense of guilt. This festive season, health experts remind us that celebrations need not come at the cost of wellbeing.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pankaj Sharma - the director of the department of bariatric, robotic, laparoscopic and general surgery at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh and the founder of Shalya Clinic in Rohini, New Delhi - emphasises the importance of celebrating Diwali mindfully without compromising on health.

"Festival...