Eat healthier during the holidays

The Christmas season in the United States begins around November and continues for about two months. All one sees is decadent food like pies, turkey, sweets, and wine. Residents exchange many gifts and it is very difficult not to enjoy the celebration. There’s always an invitation around the corner with a dollop of cream and a bottle of wine. No one can deny that. This is considered rude and not festive. This ushers in extra unwanted calories that make parties unhealthy.

However, with a few simple precautions, you can stay healthy even during the holiday season.

It’s about the food.

• Meat

The staple diet for most holidays is roast turkey. But, this is lean meat. As long as the portions are right, the holidays won’t torture you. However, ham is not healthy. It is fattier and contains more sodium than desired levels. Some slices are delicious, but a full plate is detrimental.

• the sides of the food

Holiday menus consist of sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, broccoli and rolls. Skillets are unhealthy, as are mashed potatoes and muffins. All of these sides contain high amounts of salt and fat. A lot of butter is also used for greasing which has high amounts of carbohydrates. On the other hand, sweet potatoes, green beans and corn are healthy options to include in the diet.

• greedy

The essential desserts to close a meal. However, stay away from creams and breads. If you are looking for a healthy dessert, pumpkin pie is a good option. You can avoid about 200 extra calories and about 11 grams of fat by opting for pumpkin pie.

Setting some ground rules for healthy enjoyment

• Never look forward to a party on an empty stomach. You are bound to eat more if you are hungry. Make sure you have something to keep from looking familiar.
• Try to replace traditional foods with alternatives that are healthy. Pull using ingredients that contain low carbohydrates.
• Stay away from alcoholic beverages. They contain 150-450 calories per glass. Try to reduce the amount to a maximum of two glasses. Opt for dry wine, bloody marys or diet blended spirits. Overweight people tend to gain more weight when consuming alcohol.
• If you can’t decide what to eat, try including your own plate. This will put you in control and also put a healthy item on the menu.
• Set realistic goals. It is true that calories are harmful, but it is Christmas Eve. It’s okay to overdo it a bit. However, make a conscious effort to have smaller intakes. This way you will not lose the festive spirit and you will maintain your weight too.
• Many people stop exercising during the holidays. This is not recommended. It is a good practice to continue exercising.

Avoiding dyeing yourself in the holiday spirit will only increase your hunger pangs. Eating holiday treats while maintaining a healthy diet regimen will lead to fulfillment and celebrations.