Christmas season brings with it a list of all our favorite dishes, delicacies, interesting treats and sweets. It carries with it a whole lot of festivity and fun. But, for those having a diet program, it becomes a tough time, making it difficult for them to continue with their diet program. It may distract you from the routine weight loss program while preparing and serving dishes to your friends and relatives.This article would help you to maintain your health strategy this Christmas without bargaining on taste and input in the celebration, as well. The finest and easiest way to do it is to plan a healthy menu including alternatives in preparation of sweets, dishes and treats.
Just follow these simple tips and enjoy this festive season with all your loved ones. Here are some tips:
1. Avoid the use of heavy cream, butter or lard and use low fat milk or yogurt instead.
2. Opt for whole wheat bread instead of the regular one.
3. Low fat vegetable oil would always prove a good option for cooking.
4. You can use unsalted seeds and nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. for your nuts requirements.
5. Prefer oven roasting over deep frying.
6. Using filo pastry dough and making open-top pies and tarts would help reduce calorie and fat content.
7. To save on calories, you can use tortilla chips as a substitute of salted chips and crisp.
8. Sugar based confectioneries contain more fats and therefore, prefer using dried or fresh fruits which have natural sweetness.
9. Using tomato-based dips and sauces also serves a favorable alternative.
10. Chicken or turkey should be used instead of red meat.
The most important thing to be considered is to replace every unhealthy ingredient with a healthy one and try reducing on the intake of calories on every dish you prepare. This would undeniably need additional efforts, but surely make your Christmas festive season a healthier and beneficial one.
