Advice for a wholesome Christmas

Advice for a wholesome Christmas

Foie gras, oysters, capon, log ... If these dishes revive our taste buds during the Christmas holidays, they can nevertheless make us sick if they are eaten without moderation. Then comes the time for regrets: weight gain, digestive disorders, liver crisis ... It is however possible to enjoy the end of the year celebrations by avoiding these ailments and remaining in good health.

1. Continue to participate in physical activity 

Do not give up your physical activity during the holiday season, on the contrary, strengthen it! If you are used to gymnastics 2 times a week, increase this pace to 3 times a week. In addition to feeling good about your body, physical exercise burns those calories that tend to accumulate during the holidays. In addition, keeping an activity helps reduce stress and remove our daily worries.

2. Avoid overeating 

With all the food temptations associated with the Christmas festivities, where the time spent at the table increases with the heated discussions, it is sometimes difficult not to succumb. However, indigestion quickly came in the face of excess food that disturbs our body. New Year's Eve menus are often too high in fat and digestion is even longer. To avoid a liver attack, consider balancing your meals, eat green vegetables, salad and drink water. Above all, listen to your body. If you are no longer hungry and indulge in gluttony, limit yourself! To know if your stomach is full, eat slowly, this will allow your brain to signal within 20 minutes if you are full. Plus, taking your time will lead to better digestion.

3. Moderate alcohol consumption

 " Cheers " ! Toast is frequent during the end of the year celebrations and the occasion does not fail to raise a glass: a glass of champagne as an aperitif, wine at the table, a little digestif for the road… If have a drink is user-friendly, as long as it remains moderate, don't overdo it because alcohol is caloric and stimulates the appetite. Quick Tips: Before drinking alcohol, remember not to have an empty stomach. A small snack, such as yogurt or an apple before a meal, will limit the effect of alcohol on your body and have the benefit of cutting your appetite. This will prevent you from rushing for the dishes. During meals, alternate drinking alcohol with water. Staying hydrated helps eliminate toxins accumulated during extended meals. So like every other day of the year, drink 1.5l of water per day.

4. Take time for yourself 

This festive time of year is a source of excitement. This can, in some cases, cause stress and increase your cortisol level. With consequences, a disturbed digestion or the accumulation of negative thoughts. So, set aside some quiet time each day to relax. A walk, a nap, breathing exercises, a massage, a good book, listening to music ... all means are good to relax and clear your mind. Taking a few minutes for yourself will recharge your batteries, help you stay in control, manage your stress and maintain a positive attitude.

5. Prevent infections 

The Christmas Season is a good time for winter illnesses like gastroenteritis, colds, and the flu. To avoid them, wash your hands several times a day and avoid touching areas prone to contagion such as the eyes, mouth and nose. Move away from people who are coughing or sneezing. Once spread in the air you breathe, bacteria know no boundaries and can reach you. The same goes for people with contagious infections. Take your distance to stop the spread of the virus.