Healthy eating for the holidays

With so many delights and diversity of dishes at the holidays it is really difficult to control the food. Escaping the diet at company get-togethers, meeting with friends and family reunion can be natural with the arrival of Christmas and New Year's Eve. But eating properly and healthy at these parties is also possible.

At this time of year, the fruits get the deserved look and are always tasty. Grapes, pears, watermelons and even apples are very welcome and balance your menu. Consuming them during the celebrations brings innumerable benefits to the human body and further sweetens your taste buds.

Lasagna, traditional shank and other dishes can be eaten, but in moderation. Eat small amounts, as if you were in a tasting. So you can eat a little of everything. The nutrition technician, Paola Silva, explains that it is necessary to invest in quality, not quantity. • People who follow a doctor-oriented menu may consume holiday food, but in moderation. No exaggeration in salt or sugar. You have to eat a little, just to kill the urge ?, he says.


Salads are also welcome at parties. ? Different salad options can not miss. Great option is the traditional lettuce salad with tomato slices, white cheese and oregano. Seasoning with olive oil is also good for health and brings a delicious flavor to the dish ?, indicates Paola.

Just like normal days, you should not skip meals and eat at least every 2 hours. • Eating well at breakfast, lunch and in the afternoon makes you feel little hungry at night. At intervals of time, eat a fruit, such as grapes, for example ?, suggests the technique.

Avoid alcoholic beverages. Swap for natural juices that are ice cream, delicious. Besides being good for your health, juices are great options at this time of year. Pineapple, watermelon, strawberry and orange can be eaten without fear ?, says Paola.


Also set aside the high-fat meats and eat the dried fruits as well. • Prefer poultry and choose to grill. Besides being delicious, it is healthier than frying. Dried fruits are also indicated. Chestnuts and raisins are delicious and good for health ?, indicates the technique in nutrition.

The sweets? How about a jello or even a fruit salad? • Gelatines are very refreshing and are great for those on a diet. To sweeten the party, fruit salads can be eaten without fear. But beware: nothing much sugar !?, guides Paola.

As on other days, avoid canned foods, very seasoned foods, strong cheeses such as cheddar and provolone, mayonnaise, sodas, among others. One thing that goes unnoticed in most people is exchanging the lasagna sauce for the natural tomato. In addition to being much more appetizing, is healthier than ready-made ?, teaches the technique.

Be sure to do physical exercises. Even if you're out of time and organizing party preparations, walk a lot outdoors, even on the block from your home. “If you can't go to the gym these days, don't forget to walk or jog in the park. It is important to relieve tension and burn the calories you have gained these days ?, suggests Paola.

After the holidays, return to the normal menu. • During the celebrations, do not deviate completely from your diet. Eat moderately and in small portions whatever foods you desire. After the holidays are over, return to your doctor-oriented menu?

Eating Healthy During the Holidays (May 2024)


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