Discover some ways to avoid discomfort and eat freely at Christmas dinner
December 24 has arrived and, with it, this abundant table that we wait for all year. If you’ve been following your workout and diet routine so far, this isn’t one night that’s going to ruin everything.
So the secret to enjoying the holidays without that heavy feeling the next day is not to crave it, but to use the strategy to your advantage.
Check out the survival manual for your Christmas dinner:
1. The fiber shielding technique
Before moving on to the salpicão or ham, start with the salad plate. Leafy greens and raw vegetables create a fiber barrier in the stomach, which slows the absorption of fats and sugars.
This helps control the insulin spike and, furthermore, ensures that you don’t reach for the main course desperately hungry.
2. Chewing is training
It may sound cliché, but digestion begins in the mouth. In the midst of euphoria, we tend to eat quickly. Chewing slowly gives your brain time to understand that you are full. So, savor every bite, in addition to eating less, you avoid heartburn and abdominal discomfort common after heavy meals.
3. The 1 for 2 rule (water and alcohol)
The next day’s swelling is largely due to water retention. For every glass of alcoholic beverage, drink two glasses of water. This strategy dilutes alcohol in the body, helps the kidneys filter excess salt from Christmas meats and avoids the dreaded hangover.
Balance is therefore your best ally. Enjoy the moment with those you love and, tomorrow, resume your walk and reinforced hydration!
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