It is more than likely that the most special moments we will experience in the coming days will take place around a table, whether with family or friends. And if the company dinner, Christmas Eve, New Year’s tea, … Three Kings Day. And so you put the dates that you put. Is moderation possible? In a time when meals overlap our calendars, Nutrition experts give the keys to maintaining healthy habits in the best possible way.
And Christmas lunches and dinners, according to estimated data They generally increase calorie consumption up to 30% above what is recommended.according to experts. In these celebrations with family and friends, Spaniards gain on average 3 to 5 kilos.
But we shouldn’t blame Christmas either. This is primarily due to the weeks of disconnection with daily snacks, drinks at odd hours and the repetition of sweets. Added to this are late dinners and heavy digestion, which aggravate the problem.
The ten foods you can eat “without fear” at Christmas
In this context the nutritionist and popularizer Pablo Ojeda highlighted in one of his latest publications on digital platforms what are “the 10 Christmas Foods That Don’t Cause Inflammation and You Can Eat Without Fear. Perfect for enjoying the holidays without guilt and without gaining 3kg like every year.
The content creator and diet expert maintains that we don’t need to deny ourselves anything at Christmasbut we can “choose the foods your body likes.”
One of these foods that the expert talks about is seafoodhigh in protein, low in fat and sufficiently filling. Only people with high uric acid should be careful and it is recommended to take it with lemon, grilled or steamed. Another essential food is turkeywhich is easily digestible and can be an ally in avoiding blood sugar peaks.
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Seafood: High in clean protein, low in fat and filling.
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Turkey: lean protein, zero sugar and easy digestion.
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Salmon: Omega-3, anti-inflammatory and regulates satiety
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Artichokes: Liver and digestive function, reduces bloating
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Pumpkin: Rich in fiber + antioxidants, super digestive.
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Red fruits: powerful antioxidants and fiber
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Kiwi: Regulates transit and has a low glycemic load
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Nuts: good fats and very filling
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Broth: Moisturizing, digestive and rich in minerals that calm the digestive system
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Cocoa 85%: Antioxidant, calms anxiety and regulates blood sugar
He salmonthanks to its omega-3 and anti-inflammatory content, it is an ideal food for Christmas. artichokes or pumpkins These are other foods rich in properties that can be consumed in different ways and which do not pose a problem for our digestion this Christmas.
THE kiwis and the red fruits They are also allies of these dates, since they contain antioxidants and help our intestinal transit. The television nutritionist recommends in the publication to drink a kiwi infusion on an empty stomach after an excess at Christmas. Likewise, the dried fruit They are ideal because they are good fats, they are satiating and serve to combat the anxiety of these days. Two other foods perfect for these dates are broth and the 85% cocoa. “The intelligent candy”, underlines the popularizer.
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