
There is very little left for Christmas to arrive and that means family lunches and dinners at all hours. Despite such dates, it is not good to overdo it at mealtime and it is advisable to eat what is necessary without bursting. In the event that you are following some type of diet, you can enjoy such parties as long as you follow a series of tips and guidelines that allow you to continue losing those kilos to which you want to say goodbye.
Tips for following the diet during Christmas
–Prepare the menu. A first tip is to celebrate lunch or dinner at home and thus be able to prepare the menu. You can opt for a type of menu that is not too caloric and with little fat based on vegetables, fish and fruit.
–Healthy food. At the time you go to serve the food, fill half of the plate with vegetables and the rest with proteins and carbohydrates. In this way you will eat in a healthy and balanced way and avoid taking a few extra kilos during such dates.
–Out pecking. If you want to continue with the diet you should avoid pecking before eating. In this way you will avoid adding more calories than necessary in your body. A good option is to replace this type of food such as chips or nuts with other healthier products such as seafood or Serrano ham.
–Avoid sauces. Another product that you should avoid during the holidays are white sauces since they provide too many calories to the body. On advice you can use different types of spices to enhance the flavor of meat and fish dishes.
–Beware of alcohol. Something that is very typical during these dates is a high consumption of alcohol. You should avoid it and opt for water or failing a glass of red wine or beer. Avoid the intake of drinks such as soft drinks or juices as they contain numerous calories.
–Watch out for desserts. As for desserts, it is better to opt for something healthy such as a piece of fruit or a mango or lemon sorbet. From time to time you can treat yourself but without any excesses since you would provide too many calories to your body.