In the beginning of the Christmas holidays, the question of what to eat arises. On average, the increase in weight on these dates is 3kg per person. Hypertensive crisis, decompensated diabetes, gout attacks, etc., increase at this time of year. To avoid this, Maika Mafé Nogueroles, medical specialist in internal medicine with a master's degree in clinical nutrition HLA San Carlos, advise. "Although we are at Christmas, not overeating is a challenge, not to change eating habits and regular exercise."
One of the most common mistakes that he says, is skipping meals in the hope of not harming both when they finally realized. This aspect produces a detrimental food excess. "A prolonged fasting results in an increased apxicotete and a faster absorption and metabolism, therefore, before a copious lunch or dinner predictably, the best breakfast or afternoon snack properly," suggests Mafé.
The importance of healthy menus
Eating healthy on festive days is not so complicated. Maika Mafé Nogueroles explains "For example, when the starters, we can change the companajes typical for low calorie snacks based on vegetables, such as raw vegetables, asparagus or lowfat cheeses, among others."
"Similarly, with respect to the main dishes, foods are recommended with less fat and sugar, such as shellfish, fish and lean meats such as turkey or rabbit, avoiding very red meat or fats such as duck, suckling pig and the lamb, "argues Dr. It also explains that "the steam oven, foil and plate methods are healthier cooking, so should be avoided battered and fried, and it is preferable to spice up the dishes with herbs and spices with sauces" .
One of the highlights is to avoid the consumption of sugars and saturated fats. "So we can prepare homemade desserts home, and use a sweetener to reduce the amount of sugar. A good idea also is to develop fruit-based desserts, because they are full of color and flavor, and are very healthy "recommends Mafé.
And finally, recommends water throughout the day and decreased alcohol consumption.
Eat by the eyes
One of the most important steps recommended by the doctor is to make shopping lists before going to the supermarkets, which will prevent the purchase of unwanted food.
Recommends the use of smaller dishes and recommends the use of colorful vegetables, transforming the dishes. And as important data, do not forget doing exercise at this time. Only 30 minutes of exercise a day will help compensate.
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