Christmas parties are a riot of flavors and delicacies. How to resist freshly baked cookies or a steaming glass of mulled wine? One taste leads the other, and so after the holidays we often find ourselves dealing with the scales. Here are some tips to keep the line without making too many sacrifices.
Good food is part of the Christmas tradition, as is the decorated tree, gifts, and candles. However, between Christmas markets and family dinners, the extra pounds are lurking. With some small measures, it is possible to save a few calories without penalizing the palate. An occasional delicious snack is allowed, provided that it is compensated by a fair supply of fiber and vitamins.
• Do not keep sweets and candies on hand for the whole day, so you can avoid taking them uncontrollably. Moderate the quantities and savor with awareness what you eat.
• To prepare Christmas cookies, replace the white flour with the integral one: it contains more fiber and vitamins and increases the sense of satiety. Furthermore, in most recipes, it is possible to reduce the amount of sugar without compromising the taste and the goodness of the biscuits.
• For your snacks, prefer fruit, such as mandarins and apples. Nuts are also indicated, but be careful, although they contain valuable nutrients, they are very caloric, so it is advisable to consume them in moderation.
• Do not skip breakfast and lunch and then "recover" for dinner: when hunger is sky-high, you are more inclined to binge. Eat lightly and distribute the calories between meals, so you will feel better all day.
• As an appetizer for Christmas dinner, it is preferable to choose a low-calorie soup: it will help you to appease your appetite and consume a less abundant portion of the main course. Try to eat slowly, since the sense of satiety takes only 15-20 minutes after the start of the meal.
