Christmas. If we only overdid it on one day it wouldn't be a problem – it's the month long run up that does the damage! December as a whole, is filled with tempting food. A full social diary, meals out, open chocolate tins in the office, more alcohol than we're used to – and that's all before the actual day itself!
Here's a helping hand on how to save calories this December. You can still have the best time, but without the post party weight gain.
Got a party to go to? No problem – just make sure you plan ahead.
Think 'save' and 'spend' – if you know you've got a big night out on Saturday, consciously cut back a little throughout the week to bank some calories. You can then enjoy your night out knowing that you've offset it during the week
Buffets are par for the course at Christmas parties, but if you're starving when you arrive, you're far more likely to over-indulge. Have a small, light meal such as soup or salad, before you get there – if you feel fairly full you're more likely to choose the 'lighter' options.
Choose low cal drinks: there's over 300 cals in fruit cider, but only 56 in a gin & slimline tonic. Think about what you drink (and how many you have!) to keep the calories in check.
If you find all the planning and cooking for Christmas day stressful, this year, have a think about all the food prep you can do in advance to give yourself as little to do on the day as possible.
Here are Emma's tips on making Christmas dinner a bit easier.
Nutritionist Emma White (ANutr), MSc Human Nutrition is passionate about how food science applies to the human body, and how the nutrients in what we eat affect us and ultimately have an impact on our health.
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