Published on December 21, 2009.
During the holiday season is common to eat foods high in calories or that people are exceeding the required amount of food. These imbalances can cause weight gain, but there are different methods to keep the line during this period.
The website Nutrition.pro Health.com and published a series of tips on what foods should be eaten in moderation, and those things you can do to prevent abuse of food. Some of these are habits, like drinking water when you feel the sensation of “hunger.”
1. If you plan to consume a large amount of food capeados chips, is recommended to cook with olive or sesame oil to lower cholesterol and reduce risks significantly increase weight and sick at heart.
2. Overeating and poor nutrition during this festive period, can cause imbalances in digestion. To avoid this, the diet may include natural laxatives such as raisins, or take a yogurt between meals.
3. Before going out to dinner, eat something light to have less appetite for dinner. You can choose a fruit cocktail, yogurt with granola or some vegetables.
4. Try not to accompany your food with fatty dressings, sauces, creams and fried. There are different kinds of substitutes on the market to prevent the body to burn more calories than necessary.
5. Desserts served on smaller plates and avoids at all costs “sting” food before dinner, this will help you eat others and therefore gain weight. It is estimated that during the holiday season people gain up to 2 kilos.
6. When you go to parties and dances advantage. This is an exercise you do without realizing it and spent between 252 to 462 calories per hour. Try to stay away from foods to avoid the sense of “craving” and replaced these with a glass of water.
7. Alcohol, like wine, whiskey or beer, are some of the higher-calorie drinks. Try to control your intake of them, or trade it for lighter ones.
8. Eating “smart” means reasoning every one of your food. The excesses are those that primarily stimulate the body to gain weight. Watch your carbohydrates (bread, pasta, cereals and rice) and sugars (sweets, chocolates and cakes).
9. Increases the amount of fruits and vegetables during this season. A study said that those who do, more quickly satisfy your appetite and greatly reduced the consumption of foods high in calories.
10. Take your plate with foods that look less fat. Small portions are also important, since this way you will have control over everything you eat.