5 ways to eat healthy in December

We are already in the December holidays and are you afraid of gaining weight? Here we leave you 5 ways to eat healthy in December. After the celebrations for the Day of the Dead, the cold arrives, the change of season is approaching and that is when we prepare with excitement and joy to spend time with the family and enjoy various dishes during the December holidays. It is quite a challenge to reach January without having gained a few pounds because of all the delicious dishes that include our beautiful traditions. However, let’s not forget that later it is more difficult to lose those pounds than it was to gain them. Get ready for these holidays and start by modifying your diet. These 5 tips that I am going to give you to enjoy delicious dishes without gaining weight, work for eating healthy in December and all year round.

1. Enjoy the food Do not skip any of the 5 meals, try to eat lightly but constantly, include fruits and vegetables and please do not skip breakfast, remember that it is the most important meal of the day. Chew slowly, it is better when you chew your food several times before swallowing it, digestion becomes easier and you gain less weight.
2. Water Try to drink around 2 liters a day, this helps you stay hydrated and not give you false cravings, which commonly happen when we are dehydrated and we don’t realize it, so the body replaces it with a craving for things with a lot of calories. Stay hydrated. *Try to moderate your alcohol intake, as it contains many calories.
3. Balance It is important that we accompany the delicious December dishes with vegetables, salad and fruits. Try not to repeat dishes and not follow c omitting for gluttony.
4. Fiber It is super important that you eat a lot of fiber these days as it will help you eliminate what your body does not need, more easily and produces a feeling of satiety. You can find it in fruits, vegetables and legumes, as well as some cereals.
5. Physical activity Yes, we know it’s vacation. But that is no excuse to dedicate 20 or 30 minutes to a walk or do any type of exercise. The trick is to stay active and healthy and of course in shape. These simple tips for eating healthy in December can help you on any date, remember that a good eating habit is the key to taking care of the most important thing we have, ourselves. A healthy body and a high quality of life depends a lot on what you do today to live a comfortable and free future.