We all know how holiday celebrations can interfere with our digestion, (and weight!). But it doesn’t have to be like that just because it’s Christmas time or new years eve!
If you are hosting a party or bringing something to one, keep these 5 recommendations in mind:
- Use coconut/cashew yogurt instead of mayo for salad dressings: more probiotics and less inflammatory oils, same creaminess (click here for the recipe -> Yogurt Salad Dressing).
- Choose salads of leafy greens instead of starches and make salad ½ of your serving plate.
- Use a small plate: visually hack your hunger! If there’s a lot of food to try, serve yourself 2 tablespoons of each food.
- Go for veggies such as carrots, celery, and cucumber for dipping, instead of crackers or bread: they are full of water, fiber and nutrients! Avoid raw cauliflower or broccoli as they can cause lots of gas… (or, if you love them, serve them cooked). Don’t you like veggies? Well, at least try to go for gluten-free options or baby-baked potatoes.
- Drink 2 big glasses of water before going to a celebration: it will make you feel fuller and less dehydrated. Thirsty during the party? Avoid drinking cold liquids as they will slow down your digestion! Go for room temperature or even better, hot herbal teas.
Which of these tips resonates with you?
EASY AND QUICK RECIPE:
Servings: 1 cup
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fine sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove, grated (optional)
- 1 full teaspoon of dill
- 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
Combine everything in a small bowl. It can last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Merry Christmas to everyone, enjoy the most wonderful time of the year! 😉
