Christmas Diet Regimen

By Author: Benedict Smythe
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CHRISTMAS buffet tables are usually filled with greasy foods or those containing high concentration of sugar and carbohydrates. And resisting them may just prove extremely difficult for many of us.

However, we should always take into consideration the after effects of taking so much of these oily foods, or those which have high concentration of sugar, fats and calories. Christmas season need not be restrictive of our appetite.

Don't be limited with meat variants. Having a wider array of food is good as variation of our intake contributes different nutritional value.

Re-inventing the buffet table

Fruits, vegetables (legumes and leafy ones) and grains contain significant amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals that are considerably low fat and cholesterol free. Eating fruits has always been healthy. Vegetable intake should not be boring with new approaches to its cooking preparations.

Likewise recommended during the feast table are non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Lean meat is also good along with poultry and fish products.

Maintaining balance between intake and expenditure of calories ...
... is one thing that should be in constant check. In layman's term, we should not be eating more food that is more than what your body can utilize. Eating more and sweating less, results in weight gain, one thing many weight and figure conscious people would not want.

Holiday Regimen in Capsule

Should one wish to eat more, he should perspire even more. The over-all Christmas regimen basically evolves on the need for food that is high in nutrition and fiber.

We should actually pick on high-fiber foods, which include vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans --- food variants that promote "good" carbohydrates. These are also nutritious but considerably low in calories, even as these variants are actually capable of providing no less than 30 grams of dietary fiber that we need. Dietary fibers largely contribute in slowing down carbohydrate absorption.

These variants also give us phytochemicals which are necessary in promoting our health. It also has vitamins and minerals that promote strength and stamina. Broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots and citrus fruits have antioxidants which prevents us from being ill. They also keep us away from cancer.

Eating the same stuff everyday may not prove healthy for us. It is advisable that we eat a variety of food everyday. Eating a wider array of food variants helps us get nutrients we need.

Don't forget our body also needs calcium, which helps keep our bones stronger. We can actually get the calcium we need from low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt.

Food supplements should be the last resort. It is always better to get all the vitamins and minerals that our body need from the food we take via a balanced diet. Check your weight regularly too.

The Art of Saying No

Sweet blends, white bread and snack foods should be avoided or at least regulated. These are high in fats and in sugar content. Likewise recommended to be avoided are animal fat, which are found to boosts blood cholesterol levels, thereby adversely affecting our health. Consider eating fish in lieu of greasy or processed meat products. Drink less, or better yet, drop the idea. GP

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