How to adopt a healthy diet during the Guadalupe-Reyes

The holiday season, Christmas, and Three Kings' Day are very special for Mexicans, as we gather to share with family and friends. However, it is also characterized by being a period in which many people gain weight. So, this time, at kiwilimón, we interviewed nutritionist Jennifer Asencio, who shared 8 fantastic tips for adopting a healthy diet during the Guadalupe-Reyes marathon. 1. Avoid excesses Although we may want to eat all the snacks, apple salad, romeritos, cod, turkey, and punch that come our way, Jennifer Asencio, our go-to nutritionist, recommends avoiding excesses. Eat and drink in moderation! 2. Start with a broth The nutrition expert points out that eating a shrimp, vegetable, or any other soup helps reduce the urge to eat a lot. 3. Choose wisely When it comes to the main dishes of the Christmas dinner, the nutritionist indicates that turkey and loin are better options than cod and romeritos, as the romeritos come with mole, a very delicious dish but with “high caloric content.” Meanwhile, cod can be consumed as long as excessive amounts of olive oil are not added. 4. Pay attention to portions This is the perfect time of year to enjoy Mexican cuisine in all its splendor; however, we should try to consume “not-so-large portions, taste everything, serve yourself a little, consume more protein, eat less pasta and potatoes.” You can also read: How to control your cholesterol levels this Christmas?5. Don’t forget the salads Salads have a vibrant and very fresh taste, making them the perfect side dish to accompany dishes like turkey, loin, and leg. Choose the one you like best and add a little olive oil, vinegar, salt, and seeds. Forget about calorie-laden dressings! 6. Choose one dessert The Guadalupe-Reyes marathon is the perfect excuse to enjoy apple salad, carlota, rice pudding, tres leches cake, and even punch. However, to adopt a somewhat healthier approach, try to choose just one dessert instead of several. 7. Drink in moderation If you want to take care of your health and your diet, remember to drink 2 glasses, as this is more than enough. “Alcohol and a lot of fat are not a good combination for the liver, heart, or diet.” Remember that it’s best to prepare your drink with sugar-free soda, light soda, or mineral water. Also, the nutrition expert recommends “drinking water between drinks to help metabolize the alcohol.” 8. Enjoy food without fighting it Enjoy the posadas, December dinners, the Christmas dinner, New Year, and Three Kings' Day without fighting with food, but also without overindulging, as you can enjoy everything in small portions that won’t harm your health.Now you have these 8 amazing tips from our nutritionist to enjoy the holiday season in a much healthier and more nutritious way. Happy Christmas and New Year! You can also read: How to control diabetes at Christmas?