Tips to avoid overeating during Tet

Tet is a time for family reunions and meeting friends. When everyone is happy, food and drink are abundant, it is easy to overeat. If you are not careful, you will gain a few extra pounds after these happy days.

Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy the holiday season without overeating.

Choose healthier foods

Holiday eating doesn’t have to mean consuming unhealthy foods. Limit or avoid highly processed foods like ham, bacon, sausages, sweets and pastries.

Choose lean protein foods like chicken, beef, lean pork, shrimp, tofu, and beans, according to the health news site HealthXchange.

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Eat lots of fiber

It is important to maintain eating 2 servings of fruit and 2 servings of vegetables every day.

Even though it's the holidays, make sure your meal is 1/2 vegetables and fruits, 1/4 carbohydrates - use whole grains and 1/4 protein - try to choose plant proteins (like beans, tofu, nuts) or eat lean meats, eggs, low-fat dairy. Consuming more fiber is very beneficial for your gut and overall health, and also helps you feel fuller for longer to limit snacking.

Reduce fat intake

Cakes, cookies, fatty meats, and ice cream are popular foods during the holidays.

It is impossible to avoid these foods completely during the holidays, but moderation is important. Try to avoid them as much as possible, for example, trim fat from meat and skip sugary drinks.

Drinking water is best

Limit sugary drinks and alcohol. Stick to water or tea. If you must have a sweet drink, choose a low-calorie option. Remember, alcohol also contains calories, so if you must drink, drink in moderation.

Eat slower

It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to send the signal that you're full before you realize it.

So eat slowly and take the time to pay attention to what you are eating and how much you are eating. A simple trick is to chew each bite of food 15 to 30 times. This will give your body time to signal to your brain that it has had enough.

Also, if you happen to eat more than usual, try to exercise like taking a brisk walk or jogging.

Move more

Also, if you happen to eat more than usual, try to exercise like taking a brisk walk or jogging.

Portion control

Paying attention to what you eat can be difficult during the holidays. A simple trick is to eat from smaller plates or bowls. This will make it easier to keep track of how much you eat.

Don't skip meals

This will make you feel hungrier, causing you to overeat at your next meal. Furthermore, when hungry, some people are more likely to consume unhealthy foods that contain more calories than healthy foods.

Choose a healthier menu

Choose healthier foods, ingredients and cooking methods such as boiling, steaming... to reduce the amount of fat in dishes, according to HealthXchange.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/meo-de-tranh-an-qua-nhieu-trong-dip-tet-185250124195325989.htm