There is no doubt that time to relax and enjoy ourselves is important to our well-being, but we tend to over-indulge in rich foods, sweet treats and alcohol over this period. At the same time, we are cutting back on regular physical activity and staying up too late, too often. Of course, you want to enjoy yourself, and it’s certainly not the time to feel deprived, but you can avoid the holidays becoming an extended binge by using strategies to moderate the inevitable excesses.
We asked a team of registered dietitians from ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa) to give us their top healthy eating hacks to help us make the most of enjoying the festive season without over-indulgence.
Mpho Tshukudu:Julie Perks:
Alex Royal:
For some holiday season recipes that are both delicious and healthy, have a look at NutritionConfidence’s Sustainably Farmed Kob Stuffed with Fennel and Orange and Alex Royal’s Christmas Themed Cranberry and Baby Spinach Salad.
To find a dietitian in your area visit www.adsa.org.za.