A nutritionist told about ways not to gain weight on New Year's holidays

The reason for weight gain during the New Year holidays may be not only a large amount of unhealthy food, but also the way of thinking. This was told to "Gazeta.ru" on December 19 by nutritionist, endocrinologist Anastasia Tarasko.

"December passes in sleep deprivation, in deadlines, in "failure to succeed everywhere and everywhere", in worries and troubles. Not to the point of lining up meals and exercising (unless you're in the habit of doing so). As a result, you are in a huge stress and burnout come to the meeting of the New Year, and here again some restrictions. Therefore, all the usual recommendations on nutrition will not work, you simply will not have the energy and desire to comply with it all," - explained the expert.

The nutritionist pointed out that before the festive feast in no case should not be hungry and patient. It is better to organize light snacks, as a strong feeling of hunger always leads to overeating. For example, as a main course you can choose dishes with a high protein content, supplement it with vegetables, and as an appetizer eat fruit, cheese or low-salt vegetables. However, when overeating, you should not blame or punish yourself.

"Just get back to eating a balanced and regular diet and comfortable exercise. Use enzymes to support the work of the pancreas: creon, microzyme, panzinorm and others. You can add enzymes of plant origin: papaya extract and bitters, "- emphasized Tarasco.

The doctor also advised to exclude animal products from the diet for one or two days after the feast, but add more sauerkraut, fruits, vegetables and berries.

Earlier, on November 24, Natalia Kharchenko, candidate of medical sciences, gastroenterologist at the European Medical Center (EMC), told Izvestia about how to make New Year's dishes healthier. According to the expert, it is better to prepare classic recipes of festive dishes without adding mayonnaise. She also advised to choose lean meat, not to overeat and to limit alcohol consumption or give preference to dry wines.