Find out how to maintain nutritional balance during the end-of-year celebrations

The nutritionist gives advice on enjoying dinner without overdoing it

The end of the year is a moment eagerly awaited by Brazilians. The season brings with it a series of typical foods, such as rabanada, farofa, salpicão and panettone. Therefore, concerns about the nutritional balance and from maintenance of the diet it’s common. The secret to maintaining health and well-being is control, to enjoy dinner without overdoing it.

In this sense, the nutritionist of Emagrecentro, a reference network in the sectors of weight loss and body aesthetics, Dr. Fernanda Lima, indicates some alternatives that help eat mindfully without major restrictions being necessary. Check out the top tips below.

Make a plan

“One of the keys to staying in control is planning. This includes both the meals ahead of time and what you choose to eat during the party. Do it lighter meals and balanced throughout the day. Avoid skipping lunch or arriving very hungry at that time”, warns the expert.

Make smart trades

Food replacement It can be a good strategy to enjoy the season without compromising your diet. To achieve this objective, the professional suggests some changes, such as favoring roasted or grilled preparations over fried ones. “Choose lean cuts, such as chicken breast or fish, that are equally tasty and light.”

Other changes include replacing the use of refined flours with healthier alternatives, such as almond or coconut flours, which have a lower glycemic index and are more nutritious.

“If you’re going to do the drink alcoholic beveragesthey should be moderate, they increase calorie consumption and damage the hydration process. Interspersing water consumption is a good tactic to control the amount of alcohol in the body”, advises the nutritionist.

Eat in moderation

The ideal is to choose the portion control. “Instead of serving yourself large quantities, choose smaller portions of different dishes, this way you can enjoy the delicacies without overdoing it. This helps to avoid excessive consumption of carbohydrates and empty calories, maintaining the balance between pleasure and health” concludes the expert.

Furthermore, it is essential to increase the consumption of vegetableswhich are options rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. This is because these foods guarantee an excellent supply of nutrients, are low in calories and also contribute to satiety, preventing eating disorders.

The secret to enjoying the end of year holidays to the fullest is to enhance nutritional balance and moderate consumptionpaying attention to the choice of ingredients, the preparation method and the quantities consumed during dinner.

Source: Terra

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