Experts explain myths and truths about eating at New Year’s Eve dinners

When it comes to suppers New Year parties there is no shortage of miraculous recipes on how to recover from excesses.

Experts point out that it is possible to eat a little bit of everything, as long as it is in small portions, to avoid discomfort that can spoil the festivities.

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“Drinking green juice after supper so as not to gain weight or detoxify the body is a myth, as there is no food that can do this all at once. Consuming pomegranate with supper to not gain weight is also a myth”, highlights nutritionist Viviane Gomes, from the Castro Institute.

According to the expert, alcoholic beverages can also lead to weight gain. “Each gram of alcohol contains 7Kcal, so it’s important to consume in moderation. Taking a spoonful of olive oil before alcoholic beverages to avoid getting drunk and not having a hangover is also a myth, ”she said.

Radical measures, such as long fasts and a sudden increase in the exercise load, do not help in recovering from supper exaggerations, they can negatively influence the metabolism and be harmful to the body.

“A better plan is a high-protein, low-fat breakfast, a light lunch, and a moderate meal at supper. In addition, practice physical exercises at the intensity you are used to”, says endocrinologist Filippo Pedrinola.

Supper can be healthy

Holiday meals are typically high in carbohydrates but low in protein according to the endocrinologist. “It is important to include a little protein in every meal, as it promotes satiety and can be useful for weight maintenance”, says the specialist.

Fiber is another nutrient that increases feelings of fullness. Consuming fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains can reduce your overall calorie intake.

For doctor Eduardo Grecco, gastrosurgeon and endoscopist at the EndoVitta Institute, saying that Christmas dinner is not healthy is a big myth. “You have fruit, you have turkey, chicken, so you can turn it into a healthy diet, the problem is that people exaggerate. So it’s a myth to say that Christmas dinner is something that brings health problems, “he says.

Nutritionist Viviane Gomes points out that care with food storage reduces the risk of food poisoning. “A very common mistake is with the storage of supper leftovers, which are often exposed at room temperature without adequate refrigeration, causing food poisoning”, she says.

To have a guilt-free get-together, the nutritionist recommends including items such as salads and fruit.

“The secret is in moderation and including fresh fruit, still drinks, sugar with caution and a small amount of freebies with alcohol-based drinks in the suppers, and also including mixed and well-colored green salads”.