Between Christmas and New Year’s Day, should we really stick to what we call a “diet” to lighten up and “bear” the excess of this end of year? Exercise is not easy: between the presence of friends or family, vacations, temptations, it can be difficult not to give in. But for Alexandra Murcier, nutritionist and member of our committee of experts, there is something simpler. It’s about taking your foot off the gas on certain categories of food, without depriving yourself.
These three categories of foods to avoid between the holidays
The idea is therefore to eat more simply, when you are hungry, but without going overboard between holidays. Our expert specifically targets three types of foods to avoid.
Alcohol, to take care of your liver
“If possible, we should avoid consuming alcohol between parties, because it is our liver that helps eliminate alcohol and it can be quite beneficial to facilitate its work!”
Sweets and cakes, for their calories
Then, if possible, we reduce as much as possible foods with a high glycemic index such as sweets, chocolates, cakes. “They have a high energy density (they provide a lot of calories in relation to their volume) and as they vary blood sugar levels very significantly, they make you hungry and want sugar. reminds our expert.
Foods that are too fatty, to facilitate digestion
Finally, you can also reduce your consumption of very fatty foods to limit energy intake and facilitate digestion. “This is the case for cream, sauces, cheeses, butter…”
A question of flexibility, more than restriction
Alexandra Murcier gives these tips for information purposes only, to ensure better well-being between the holidays. “What you need to do is avoid foods that will make your liver work, which is already under heavy strain, as well as foods that are too fatty, which promote weight gain and which will be difficult to digest, especially when you are already a little nauseated from the previous days.”
she emphasizes.
As for the quantity, our expert suggests being careful, without depriving yourself or following a strict rule. “Remember that there are no prohibited foods. It is better to be moderate, but have fun, than to completely restrict yourself and break down excessively on December 31.”
In other words, what you need is a little flexibility, while still listening to yourself.