Season of Holiday is coming and with that will arrive more calories. You don’t have to worry about this, it is still possible to experience and enjoy the holiday foods without adding some pounds.From sleepless nights to “chicken or fish” on the plane, there are health challenges everywhere. And that’s not even getting started on the whole celebrating, partying or enjoying the most of the unique foods and delicious beverages many of us specifically seek out abroad. There’s nothing wrong with going somewhere just for the food. Hello, Spanish Jamon Iberico – we love you.
# Eat before going to a party
Try to eat healthy snacks before the party. If ever you feel hungry, drink more water to fill up the hungriness before having your food in the plate.
# Divert Attention
As we go to the party, we think about food, but no, there’s more to do in a holiday event aside foods. Focus on other things like spending time with your friends, chit-chat, dancing or creating a meaningful conversation.
# Pace YourselfTry chew slowly and with every bite, put your fork down. This is the biggest secret that most of us don’t know!
# Count Your CanapsFamiliar with Canaps? It is simple to drop count how many canaps you’ve consumed in a party, always to keep track by hiding a toothpick inside your pocket for every canaps. Set a limitation.
# Outsmart BuffetCan you see a buffet-style dinner? If yes, avoid stocking foods in your plate, instead, use a small plate. The simplest nutritious food is the best. Look for the vegetables and fresh fruits too.
# Limit AlcoholDrinking alcohol in a holiday party must be avoided. Discipline is important during the holiday. If you are drunk, there is a great tendency that you’ll lose control and most probably will eat all the food that you can see.
# Right Choice of Sweets
Do you love desserts? Be choosy in selecting what kind of dessert you will have. Limit yourself and choose only a small part of the dessert that you are craving for.
# Control ‘Tasting’ While Cooking
If you have lots of cuisines to do during the holiday, avoid all those “tasting” moments. When you cook food, you usually try to taste and test its flavor. So during these moments, only taste a very small portion in a small spoon.
# WalkThe family walk – exercise. Have this new tradition in spending your holiday. Instead of talking and sitting around, try to get a walk and burn some calories. This may help you and this will take everyone away from food in a while. Try to convince your family to take a walk before a meal and after a meal. A very healthy part of every holiday party.