Christmas is coming and we propose to carry out purchases that will reduce our credit card significantly. We may skip the diet.
One of the questions we ask ourselves before starting the festivities is: How to avoid Christmas excesses?
Some extra kilos
Along with the joy and happiness inherent and characteristic of these holidays, Christmas or New Year meals will cause us the odd breakdown of stomach. At the same time as pocket and head.
You have to remember that, to the feasts and family gatherings we must add the business lunches.
Some surveys carried out have concluded that, during the Christmas season, we can gain about three kilos on average approximately. That is, in just a few days we can consume the same calories that we would eat in a week at any other time of the year.
Some tips to avoid Christmas excesses
- El red wine is less fattening than white wine.
- At parties and family feasts, the relaxation and tranquility It will prevent us from gaining extra kilos. Nerves and excitement lead to an uncontrolled meal.
- Cider is also less fattening than champagne, gives us fewer calories.
- Never forget to exercise. It is necessary to exercise, in the days before Christmas dinners, and especially in the days after.
- For those diabetic people who want to enjoy drinking sweet, in the market there are also typical Christmas sweets, specially made for diabetic people.
- It is not a good habit to go to bed shortly after dinner, especially in case of copious dinners. The best thing is to stay a few more hours playing with the family, or telling jokes or anecdotes.
- A good start to these great dinners is to do it with broths, salads and soups.
- During Christmas dinners or meals, do not drink too much liquid, and much less if it is alcoholic beverages.
- The typical Christmas sweets should be taken in moderation, compensating with the rest of the nutrients in the diet.
- When it comes to shopping, you have to buy only what is necessary, without being carried away by offers or commercial impulses.
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