We are just a few days away from the arrival of the Christmas holidays, surely the refrigerators and pantries are already full of food, so that nothing is missing on our tables and without a doubt, “another year without control and the weight in the clouds” resonates in our heads.

Well, calm down, first of all we will see how we try to solve this thought without losing our lives, nor the fact of enjoying food or the company of our loved ones.

“Redesserts”

We start with the “redesserts”, that is, the desserts after desserts, the nougats and the polvorons. With the experience that characterizes us, we think about which ones were the most successful the previous year and which ones returned to the pantry waiting for the expiration date.

We buy just the ones we like the most and the ones we anticipate we will need and NO more, it is better that there are not enough and that there are no leftovers, because we will end up eating them and continue to ingest unnecessary calories for the rest of the year.

We continue with cava, another product that should not be missing on these dates, but beware of its hidden calories! The recommendation is to always have a full glass of water next to you; are we thirsty?, let’s drink water; do we enjoy a delicious bite? Let’s drink cava.

Finally, the rest of the meals: Escudella and carn d’olla, stuffed chicken, cannelloni, seafood, canapés, appetizers………etc. We need to eat everything but with control, and now come the recommendations and how we can compensate with a before and after for copious meals:

CHRISTMAS EVE

With a view to a hearty dinner, in the morning and at noon choose foods such as:

  • Cooked, steamed or grilled vegetables, varied salads of lettuce and fruits
  • Fruits
  • A little protein that comes from fish, chicken or turkey
  • Water and infusions, low-fat vegetable broths

CHRISTMAS

A nice glass of water just when we wake up, to clean up, and a breakfast to choose from the following types:

  • Type a) 2 slices of toast with a little oil and fresh cheese + a fresh fruit + coffee or infusion.
  • Type b) 1 skimmed yogurt with a handful of whole grains + coffee or infusion + fresh fruit.
  • Type c) A carrot and apple smoothie + whole grain bread with fresh cheese + coffee or infusion (optional).
  • Type d) 2 slices of toast with avocado, walnuts and fresh cheese + coffee or infusion.

In this way we will prepare the body for Christmas lunch and the rest of the copious meals.

We will act in the same way for the rest of the holidays.

Enjoy the Holidays!!