FAQs
The more veggies — and the greater the variety — the better. Potatoes and French fries don't count. Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats. Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice).
What should I eat the day after Christmas? ›
The best is to eat tuna and salmon in abundance. They are two products rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that regulate the metabolism, accelerating the passage of food from the stomach to the intestine and giving you a sense of satiety in a natural way.
How to eat healthy Christmas? ›
Try to fill up with vegetables like sprouts, carrots and peas (again, as long as they're not coated in butter) and go easy on the roast potatoes and parsnips, which come with extra fat and therefore calories. Sausages wrapped in bacon, stuffing and gravy are all usually high in salt.
Is it OK to eat unhealthy during the holidays? ›
"It is absolutely no big deal," she says. "I can promise one day of more indulgent eating is not going to result in lasting weight gain (or) derail any progress that you've made." There are, however, unhealthy behaviors that are common around this time of year that may fall into the category of disordered eating.
Should I eat healthy on holiday? ›
Treat yourself – but not too much
“Of course you're going to have a treat, you're on holiday,” says Dr Jessamy Hibberd, Chartered Clinical Psychologist. “But it doesn't have to be all the time. It's about having an 80:20 rule, where you eat healthily 80 per cent of the time.
Why do I feel healthier on holiday? ›
Physical health
What's more, being in a relaxed holiday frame of mind will mean you get a better night's sleep. Getting enough sleep will help your mental performance and help prevent illness by strengthening the immune system. Taking time out to recharge your batteries also improves your future health.
Should you eat what you want on holiday? ›
Don't restrict
Even if you feel like you will—or did—overindulge, restricting your food intake at subsequent meals may backfire. “When you're in this cycle it's really common to restrict food to compensate for holiday eating, often by not eating the next day, or only eating something very low-calorie,” Goodwin says.
What is the common meal during Christmas Day? ›
Traditional Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham, are also used. Pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, Christmas pudding, or fruitcake are staples for dessert.
What to eat on Christmas Day night? ›
Serve a traditional Christmas dinner menu filled with classic dishes, including smoked salmon starters, roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding. We're all for breaking with convention and trying something new on special occasions, but sometimes only classic dishes will do on Christmas Day.
What can I add to my meals to make them healthier? ›
Nuts, seeds, fish, soy, olives and avocado are all healthier options because they include the essential long-chain fatty acids and these fats are accompanied by other good nutrients. If you add fats when cooking, use healthier oils such as olive and canola oil.