Here’s how you can prepare a healthy Christmas meal (bonus recipe)
Staff, 2022-12-24 07:40:43,
While we are all gearing up for prepping the menu for the Christmas weekend, there are a few things you can keep in mind before overindulging and feeling guilty thereafter. This is important considering a few days of overindulgence can lead to a gap on our fitness goals which can make you even more lethargic and uninspired as we step into the new year. This is why, mindful eating, and even before that, mindful preparation can help you have a good time without going overboard on high calorie foods.
Nutritionist and lifestyle educator Karishma Chawla shares some cooking hacks one can use to prepare a delectable Christmas meal.
*Keep recipe recommendations ready and most importantly keep a list of healthier options that can replace the high caloric ones.
*Use better cooking options like steam, bake and stir fry rather deep fried.
*Use lean protein options such as chicken, fish, turkey, low fat paneer or vegan options such as tofu, jackfruit and legumes.
*Can replace heavy sauces made with sugar, cream or cornstarch with sauces made with onion, tomato, bell peppers and mushrooms with herbs and spices. The idea is to prevent high blood sugar spikes and insulin.
*Can replace fried potatoes with baked potatoes, or even better with baked turnip fries.
*Replace corn and refined flour wraps with celery wraps with lean protein and vegetables.
*Use a liberal amount of colourful vegetables high in phytonutrients. “These compounds are powerful defenders of health,” said…
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