Tips for avoiding weight gain during the holidays

During holidays, there's a tendency to snack more, so drinking enough water will help maintain a feeling of fullness and reduce cravings.

During the holidays, limit your consumption of sugary drinks and maintain adequate intake of plain water. (Source: Pixabay)

1. Don't skip meals.

According to nutritionist and founder of Nutrition Daily Charlotte Martin, many people are inclined to skip meals during holidays due to disrupted schedules or the belief that this helps limit calorie intake.

However, this approach is not well-regarded by the American expert. She explains: "Skipping meals and saving room for big holiday feasts might seem like a way to limit calorie intake, but in reality, it often leads to overeating afterward."

Charlotte advises eating regularly, having three meals a day with moderate portions, instead of cramming all your calories into one meal. This not only makes it difficult to control your food intake but also puts a strain on your digestive system.

2. Don't forget fiber.

Nutritionists say people often tend to lack fiber in their holiday meals. She suggests starting holiday meals with a plate of vegetables, preferably those with minimal seasoning or dressing. This way, you'll ensure your body gets the necessary amount of fiber.

"It will also help you control portion sizes for subsequent meals and ensure you get enough fiber to keep you feeling full longer," Charlotte says.

She suggested choosing whole grains like quinoa, corn, brown rice, etc., because they also contain fiber and help stabilize blood sugar, maintain a feeling of fullness for longer, thereby reducing cravings and avoiding excessive snacking during holidays.

3. Don't forget that drinks also contain calories.

At parties, soft drinks, beer, and wine are indispensable. However, these beverages often contain high amounts of sugar and calories, so consumption should be limited.

In addition, during holidays, you often have the urge to "reward yourself," easily indulging in high-calorie, sugary drinks like bubble tea and coffee with lots of cream... The solution is to maintain the necessary amount of plain water.

By drinking enough water, you can reduce cravings for sugary drinks. Adequate hydration also promotes bowel movements, helping to alleviate bloating and indigestion often experienced during parties.

Additionally, when drinking tea, juice, smoothies, etc., try to minimize the amount of added sugar and milk to reduce the burden on your body.

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