To have a nutritious Christmas

  The Christmas season is filled with many recipes, and the kitchen is flooded with ideas to provide a delicious menu for family and friends on this important date of the year. Additionally, leading up to Christmas, there are countless dishes that can be enjoyed at gatherings, posadas, and commemorative parties. Of course, all of this implies the consumption of calories, and as is commonly said, diets are often set aside to enjoy the food. This is good, but in moderation. Furthermore, it is clear that some people try to take care of their nutritional state during these dates, so here are some practical tips and delicious recipes for you to consider. Tips Christmas cookies, nougats, sweets, and alcoholic beverages are just some of the many temptations of the holiday season. Office or family gatherings and Christmas parties with friends can lead to weight gain if healthy eating strategies are not in place. - It is recommended to consume selective calories by eating small amounts of your favorite Christmas food. - It is important to plan a healthy menu or make substitutions in classic Christmas dishes for lighter versions. A simple salad works well; even if the rest of the food is high in calories, you can cover most of the plate with salad and eat healthily. - Christmas is also known for its calorie-rich drinks, such as punch and hot chocolate. It is recommended to balance these drinks with plenty of water. Carrying a water bottle to all festive events is a good option. - A bag full of healthy snacks during the Christmas season keeps you prepared when faced with a variety of unhealthy Christmas food options. Keep healthy snacks on hand, such as dried fruits, nuts, and crackers. - It is suggested to keep plenty of vegetables and low-calorie drinks on hand. Healthy snacks help to avoid overindulgence if you decide to have a Christmas cookie. Recipes Here are some light and healthy recipes you can make for Christmas (click on the recipe title to learn how to prepare it). - Yogurt Gelatin with Strawberry Coulis. Light natural yogurt gelatin served with a strawberry sauce and topped with whole raspberries. Delicious and light. - Light Spinach Soup. Delicious light spinach soup made with skim milk instead of cream. - Lobster Salad with Light Mayonnaise. A delicious lobster salad recipe prepared with vegetables, light mayonnaise, and served on toast. - Tomato and Panela Cheese Salad. A tasty light salad of panela cheese, sliced tomatoes, and basil. - Light Banana Bread. This version of banana bread is made with wheat and oatmeal flour and contains only 120 calories per slice. - Light Cheesecake. This delicious recipe has only 150 calories per serving. The typical cheesecake recipe but with natural yogurt and cottage cheese to keep it low in calories. - Stuffed Peppers with Tuna and Sardines. This tuna filling with sardines is perfect to enhance the flavor of Piquillo peppers, in addition to being a light, very nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dish. - Light Strawberry Soufflé. These soufflés are not only a light dessert but also packed with vitamin C, which aids in iron absorption. Try them; they only have 185 calories per person. - Light Apple and Almond Soufflé. Enjoy this delicious apple and almond dessert for your diet! - Crab Cakes with Pepper Mayonnaise. Crab cakes are very popular in the Northeastern region of the United States. This recipe is a slightly lighter version as it uses low-fat mayonnaise. To discover more Christmas cooking recipes, click here.