Getting married soon? The guide to looking good and feeling good on your big day

A wedding is the most important event in anyone’s life. The most neglected part during wedding preparation is our food and lifestyle habits. A wedding is a celebration; everyone is busy, from shopping to managing event prep.  Some skip meals just to fit into an outfit on their big day. But that leads to energy crashes, hormonal changes, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and irritability. Imagine experiencing all these issues right before your big day, all in an effort to fit into an outfit. Small, steady habits can make a huge difference in one’s life. Here are some practical habits that will work and make you feel energetic and confident.

Practical Habits that will make you feel and look good

• Pre-wedding eating habits: The first and most important thing is that one should completely avoid crash dieting. Crash dieting will make you feel dull and less energetic.

• Hydration - Hydration is very important. Aim for at least 2.5-3 Liters of water per day, not just plain water, but you can include chia seeds in the water and drink it. One can have natural coconut water, which also provides electrolytes. Lemon juice, buttermilk, and jeera water can also provide a good amount of hydration and are good for digestion.

• Some nutrients are important, and one should definitely include them in their pre-wedding eating plan; 

• Protein

Protein is important; it keeps you full for a longer time and is helpful in muscle building and muscle recovery. Protein supports skin, nail, and hair health. Protein should be consumed in every meal. 

Ways to include protein in the diet -

 Breakfast - Moong dal chilla + green chutney/ Besan chilla + chutney/ Idli / dosa + sambhar/ poha + sprouted moong

Lunch and dinner  - Include sauteed paneer, thick dal, buttermilk, soybean, rajma, chole, curd, fish, chicken

Snacks - Roasted chana, boiled chickpea chhat, moong tikkis, yoghurt with nuts and seeds.

• Essential fatty acids, 

they support in glowing skin and in hormonal balance

Ways to include essential fatty acids in the diet -

You can have 1tsp of ghee on an empty stomach in the morning; include avocado, some walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds - can have in the form of nut and seeds ladoo form. Remember portion matters

• Iron and Vitamin C

Low iron means you will feel exhausted and less energetic, which is the last thing you want in your wedding 

Ways to include Iron and Vitamin C in the diet -

Have lemon squeeze on palak dal or poha, gradencress seeds ladoos, palak soup with lemon squeeze, Ragi and dates ladoos, Methi palak paratha, amla lemon shot.

• Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential as it supports skin health, eye health, and a healthy glow 

Ways to include Iron and Vitamin C in the diet -

Carrot juice, papaya, yellow and red bell peppers in the form of salad, pumpkin soup.

•  Sleep & Yoga

Late-night sleeping is very common during wedding season. But prioritizing sleep is important; at least 7-8 hours of sleep is important for a good mood and an energetic day.

Yoga. Why yoga matters? Because it improves mood, digestion, and posture. Simple asanas or Surya Namaskar will also do.

So remember to include all of this eating before your big day. You will definitely look good and feel better.