November to December is the months
filled with ecstatic celebrations all around the globe. It all starts with
Diwali the festival of lights and the beautiful wedding ceremonies and ends
with Christmas and the New Years Eve. All festivals bring with it the joy of the festival and
ceremonious food that is awaited all year long. While
savouring the food, be careful! You don’t want your weight tipping to the wrong
side of the scale. Also, New Years does not have to be about a big bulge. Here are some
useful health tips that will prevent weight gain and make you the centre of
attraction this Season:
·
Eat Wise, Drop a
Size
Even while attending parties and weddings, one can
still maintain a healthy lifestyle by
§ A healthy wholesome breakfast (Upma, wheat
bread sandwich, besan chilas), which will prevent you from overindulging
throughout the day.
§ Indulge in free foods in between the meals
like lemon water, buttermilk, green tea, fruits and yoghurt. These foods will
keep you energetic and active.
§ Avoid fasting and feasting. Do not stay
hungry for long, instead try to have small frequent meals or you will end up
eating extra high calorie foods.
§ Control portion
size. Take small servings on your plate.
§ Choose grilled
chicken/fish or baked/grilled/steamed vegetables over batter fried foods. Instead of fried snacks, pick up
handful of dry-fruits, as they are packed with vitamins, minerals and essential
fatty acids.
·
Happiness in
Every Bite
Everyone tries to indulge in a bit of sweets during
the season.
§ Select dark
chocolate as it contains beneficial antioxidants, less sugar and is free of
additives.
§ While indulging
in sweets, make sure it is done to moderation.
§ Avoid fried and
sugar laden sweets like gulab jamun and kajukatli, instead opt for rasgulla,
pedas or rice kheer.
§ Curb those
desert pangs with options like a bowl of fruits or low calorie yogurts.
·
Party “Patrol”
Most of the celebrations are often considered
incomplete without a glass of liquor as accompaniment. While you cannot steer
clear from alcohol. Keep in mind the following while consuming alcohol
§ Opt for white or
red wine over cocktails or mock tails.
§ Always start
with a small measure of alcohol for e.g. start with 30 ml and slowly increase
to 45 ml.
§ Keep yourself
well hydrated. Make sure to have enough water at regular intervals. Do not
confuse thirst with hunger.
§ It is very
important to snack before you drink. You can include snacks like nuts (Almonds,
Walnuts), seeds (Hemp, Chia and Flaxseeds), Salted veggies or Roasted/Boiled
chana.
§ Pre dinner bites are a great way
to keep your glucose levels stable. You can include options like bowl of sprouts,
milk shake, egg white salad, sweet potato, whole wheat bread sandwich.
·
Post party or wedding
§ Eat a wholesome breakfast (a bowl of cereal with a handful of
raisins or fruit platter)
§ Maintain water intake (12-15 glasses of water)
§ Munch on foods high in potassium (bananas, apricots and
pumpkin) and water (cucumbers, celery and melon) to flush the excess water out
of your cells and reduce bloating.
§ Try to have a fruit slush or smoothie to maintain electrolytes
lost due to the diuretic effects of alcohol.
§ Try not to skip your exercise even if it is just a walking
session.
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