Do you have a strategy for enjoying holiday meals and avoiding seasonal weight gain? What you have to have is a smart plan in place to make smart choices, rather than just depriving yourself.
1. Choose fiber-rich fruits and vegetables for appetizers, eat high-calorie foods sparingly and avoid dishes high in saturated fat and sodium.
2. Be aware of what you eat. To help prevent overindulging - and the stomachache, bloating and other gastrointestinal discomfort that can come with it - be mindful while eating, and stop when you are feeling full.
3. Don't starve yourself all day to justify eating more at dinner. Eating a satisfying breakfast can ward off the temptation to overindulge later in the day.
4. Savor your foods. Choose foods that you really love to eat, chew each bite slowly and be mindful of all the flavors and aromas. Eating slowly not only allows you to enjoy and be give thanks for your food, but helps prevent overeating: it takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal the brain that you're full.
5. Get up from the table when you're done in order to avoid nibbling.
6. Once your meal is over, take a walk to help digest your food and think about what a wonderful experience you just had - and the company and conversations that contributed to making it memorable and enjoyable
Remember it is about celebrating with your friends and family while sharing food and drinks with them.
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information provided by Dr. Weil
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