The vibrant 10-day celebration of Ganeshotsav starting with Ganesh Chaturthi brings unmatched joy, community gatherings, and an abundance of festive delicacies. At the heart of these feasts is the iconic ukadiche modak—steamed or deep-fried dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery, generously drizzled with pure ghee. While indulging in these treats is a cherished cultural tradition, the aftermath often leaves people grappling with a familiar set of symptoms: sluggishness, severe sugar crashes, bloating, and intense post-festive cravings.

As the celebrations wind down, many fall into the trap of panicking, resorting to extreme starvation diets, aggressive juice cleanses, or gruelling workout sessions to burn off the indulgence. To separate fact from fiction, nutrition experts Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, and Sonal Chandalia, clinical nutritionist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, offer a realistic, science-backed approach to navigating the post-modak feasting recovery without punishing your body.