We all love holidays and events for the opportunity to have fun, relax our souls and eat deliciously. Many people take holiday lunches or dinners as relaxation for themselves. Do not forget that overeating negatively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. That is why it is worth familiarizing yourself with some useful rules that will help you avoid unnecessary stress on the stomach and help maintain your excellent mood and health both during the holiday and after it.
What not to do if you are going to a festive lunch or dinner
Don't go to an event on an empty stomach. If you are very hungry, and the feast is still far away, then prepare yourself a protein shake or drink a glass of milk, which will help you enrich your body with protein and useful microelements, vitamins. But you should not gorge yourself before the holiday. Many of us cannot deny ourselves dishes that entice with their aroma. You will most likely want to try them, but if your stomach was full before the event, there is a danger of hurting yourself.
Also, you should not skip the planned workout on the day of the event, because, as you know, physical activity allows the metabolism to accelerate, which will positively affect the further digestion of food.
Don't drink too much alcohol. A glass of dry wine will be appropriate, but nothing more, since you should not forget that alcoholic drinks are very high in calories.
What to do during a festive lunch or dinner
You should eat fiber, which is found mostly in vegetables. On the festive table there is always a wide variety of dishes: meat, fatty and so on. You should choose vegetable salads as they aid digestion and fill your stomach faster.
Also, do not forget about physical activity during the holidays. Are you invited to dance? Go with confidence! And raise your mood, and burn calories, and you will not tempt yourself with food that is on the festive table.
If you want to eat something fatty or food that is rich in fast carbohydrates (dessert), then you should put yourself a small portion and chew slowly. This way, your stomach will be satiated and will no longer want more supplements.
Food should be washed down with non-carbonated mineral water. It is best to avoid carbonated drinks that irritate the stomach lining.
Just in case, take with you a drug that can improve the functioning of the digestive system. Be healthy and love the holidays!
