6 healthy tips for these national holidays
You don't have to modify Mexican cuisine to be able to have a healthy celebration, it's a matter of knowing what you are eating and following healthy tips
These dates are the ones in which we are most in danger of going out of line with our eating plan, since the food will go around our tables and honestly it is very delicious food that identifies us culturally everywhere. But this does not mean that you cannot enjoy the holiday. You don’t even have to modify Mexican cuisine to have a healthy celebration. It’s a matter of knowing what you are eating and how much. Below we share 6 healthy tips so that you do not suffer from that post-national holiday syndrome that we have all come to suffer from. Find balance As we will have a long weekend for these holidays, it is very likely that you will want to take advantage of it from the last day of work and you will surely go out to meetings to have fun. Keep in mind that overindulging in food and drinks a day before can be a serious mistake. Well, just on the day of the holiday you will want to do the same. It is a good idea to reserve that day before so that you do not have regrets on the day of the event you are going to have. Limit the Amount of Alcoholic Beverages It is well known throughout the world that the traditional drink of Mexico is tequila and of course it will be very present these days. It is advisable not to ingest them, as they can slow down your metabolism and cause you to lose a lot of fluids in your body. But it is not necessary to punish yourself either. Just remember that, if you are going to have a drink, accompany it with mineral water or a calorie-free soft drink. Alcohol can give you 7 calories per gram. 1 can of beer can provide 147 calories 1 glass of tequila can provide around 104 calories, without soft drink Two glasses of red wine provide 144 calories as Food Now yes, let’s jump to the part that interests us. What foods to eat during these holidays? Although Mexican food is not the healthiest, due to the high fat content in most of its dishes. But don’t worry, this is very easy to avoid. Even in our Mexican cuisine. First of all, include vegetables in your meals. Especially those that have green leaves, lettuce, cabbage, etc. And all those that have stems like celery. Lean meats are the perfect choice for low-calorie foods. Of course, as we mentioned, accompanied by a salad. Chicken is also another low-calorie food. What you should not consume due to its high calorie content is the following: Bread Pozole Seasoned or fried foods And above all, take care of the amounts of food you are eating. Soft Drinks Another element that, although, is never missing from the table of a Mexican family and we do not mention it because it is something positive, since it is very harmful to health to consume it very frequently. If you decide to include it in your celebration, choose to buy the light or low-calorie versions. One option, and we believe that the most ideal, would be to prepare natural fruit waters with little sugar. A lemonade with cucumber is a very refreshing and delicious idea, you will surprise everyone with that combination. Tortillas Although we should have included this section in the food part, we chose to explain it separately. Well, it cannot be missing from any Mexican’s table either. Tortillas provide us with many calories despite being a symbol among us. You can substitute them with baked toast that is lighter and will give that crunchy texture to your entrees. Don’t stay up late Wow, this last one seems difficult to achieve if you are celebrating something and especially if It’s about the anniversary of your country’s independence. Although the ideal is not to stay up too late, we recommend replacing those hours of sleep that you lost while celebrating. Sleep is one of the main ways to replenish the energy that our body and mind expends during the day and is necessary to be attentive and active the next day. With these 6 tips you will be ready to celebrate big and you will not have to suffer later because you regret everything you ate. Remember to be very conscious of the quantities you serve, because it depends on it that you do not go outside the line established by your eating regimen. Have a lot of fun and responsibly.
