Tips for healthy holiday binging

When Christmas comes, can food be far behind? Yes, eat, drink, and be merry, but also be wary. Here are some tips from Nesvita to enjoy this season of binging:

• When attending parties, drink as much water as possible. This will make the stomach feel full, thus the tendency to overeat is lessened.

• Avoid alcoholic beverage as much as possible, limiting intake to a glass of red wine, which is healthier than a keg of beer. If beer drinking cannot be avoided, choose a shandy or a light beer since it has lesser calories and lower alcohol content. Line up the stomach with a light dinner if drinking is in order.

• Get at least eight hours of sleep. Lack of sleep could lead to hunger pangs and the tendency to eat more to make up for the lack of sleep is higher. Set a curfew when attending Christmas parties especially if you decide to complete the misa de gallo or Christmas dawn Masses. Waking up at five in the morning is much easier if you are already in bed by 10 p.m. the night before.

 • Oily or fatty foods such as Christmas ham, chicken galantina, morcon, menudo, kare-kare, adobo, lechon, and other favorite Filipino dishes find their way into our digestive system. The usual digestive problems, such as loose bowel movement or constipation, are bound to happen. Lessen oily food intake when attending parties. Load up on the leafy green salad and fruits instead; the natural fibers found in these foods promote a healthier digestive tract.

To really enjoy the holiday season, taking good care of one’s digestion is highly recommended. Nesvita Pro-Digestion is specially formulated for a healthy digestion. Nesvita Pro-Digestion is non-fat milk with actifibras that helps regularize bowel movement. Drinking two glasses a day of Nesvita Pro-Digestion, one in the morning and one before bedtime, is a sure way to beat the usual stomach problems associated with Christmas celebrations.

For more information about digestive health, visit www.adultwellness.com.ph.