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How to enjoy Christmas tastes and keep your temper?
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1. Overeating and overall well-being
This is often accompanied by bloating, diarrhea, and other digestive problems that result from overloading the digestion system. Additionally, excessive sugar and fat intake in a short period of time disrupts the body's energy balance, which promotes fluctuations and increases irritability. The initial pleasure derived from eating can quickly give way to guilt, especially in people who eat a healthy diet on a daily basis.2. How to keep your temper at Christmas
Most people associate the holiday with a huge amount of fatty, heavy food that results in weight loss and poor health, but it doesn't have to be that way There are several ways to enjoy this wonderful time while maintaining moderation.3. Plan your meals
Instead of focusing on quantity and quality this will make the Christmas menu tastier and more thoughtful. By planning ahead and choosing only the necessary ingredients, you will avoid the impulsive reaching for products that may not be used. Before you get to Christmas preparations, consider the list of foods that enjoy the most popularity among households. The key to maintaining moderation is also reasonable shopping. A conscious plan will allow you to enjoy the holidays without putting a burden on both your body and your household budget.4. Put in smaller portions
Just as important are the intervals between meals, which give your body time to digest and recognize the signs of satiety. This will make the holiday snack more mindful and less burdensome to the body, making it more enjoyable to eat and easier to control the amount of food you eat. Instead of trying everything at once, focus on a few of your favorite foods that you enjoy the most.5. Give up the candy store
If you choose homemade sweets, you get complete control over their composition. At home, you can use sugar, honey, clone syrup, xylitol, or erythritol in as much as you like, and add whole grain flour, nuts, or dried fruits to the cakes that will enhance the flavor and nutritional value of your pastries.6. Get the food off the table
This habit also keeps the food fresh and tasty for longer. After a meal, clean the food off the table, since leaving it exposed can cause you to eat unconsciously, even when you are no longer hungry. This will allow you to use the Christmas treats successfully for the next few days. Placing the food in the refrigerator or the appropriate containers will help you avoid unnecessary reaching for another piece of cake or an extra portion of salad.7. Cut it out or give it up
Although bread is part of the tradition, during the Christmas dinner it is worth considering limiting it or abandoning its serving. In Polish tradition, baking is often given to Christmas dishes, which is only an addition to the main dishes but does not contribute much in terms of flavor.8. Reach for water and stop drinking
It effectively quenches the appetite that we often confuse with hunger, and allows you to control the amount of food you eat. It avoids empty calories and unpleasant effects such as fatigue or impaired concentration. You can also put on a homemade sugar-free compost or aromatic tea with root spices. Water not only supports digestion and helps your body cope better with heavy foods, but it also reduces the likelihood of overeating.9. Put in some physical activity
It's also worth thinking about activities that integrate all holiday participants. With regular breaks, you'll feel lighter, avoid feeling heavy, and gain more joy from the holiday day. Christmas is a great time to put in some physical activity that will help maintain balance after an abundant meal. Moving games or dancing are a great way to spend time together and get out of bed. Physical activity is a simple and at the same time a pleasant way to make the holiday not only tasty, but also full of healthy energy. It doesn't have to be intense exercise.10. Remember, Christmas is only a few days a year
Even if you eat more than you normally eat, it will not affect your health or appearance significantly, of course, as long as you return to healthy habits after the holidays. The holiday is a time of joy, not guilt. It's a time that is meant primarily to be enjoyed, to allow you to spend time with loved ones, to enjoy traditional foods and a unique atmosphere. Instead of stressing yourself over the amount of food you eat, focus on celebrating moments at the table, enjoying the taste of the food, while of course maintaining moderation, and having the company of those closest to you.
