The expert gave advice on preparing the table for the New Year holidays
Preparing food for the New Year's table can be a source of stress, but there are ways to make this activity more thoughtful and comfortable. Svetlana Gil, Director of Quality at the OK hypermarket chain, told Gazeta about this on December 14.Ru».
"Calculate the total amount of necessary products based on standard values. On average, one adult eats 250 grams of all types of salads, 150 grams of fish or meat, and 100 grams of side dishes. Set aside another 250-300 g for various snacks, and 100 g for dessert and sweets. 60-70% of an adult portion is usually enough for children," the expert said.
She also advised making the first purchases for the New Year's table in mid-December. At this time, the stores already offer a sufficient range of products, and at the same time you can buy without queues. It is best to purchase goods during this period. with a long shelf life, such as mayonnaise, cereals, canned food, beverages and frozen foods. And perishable treats should be taken in the last week of December.
"When choosing products, consider the products of your own brands from the stores you visit. Often, the cost of such products is lower, and the quality is not inferior to more expensive options. Some items, such as alcohol, can be purchased cheaper in a wholesale format," she noted.
Gil advised shopping from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. At this time, fewer customers usually come for the goods, and the assortment itself is updated after new deliveries. You can also expect a small flow of visitors on Saturday morning.
Yulia Malevannaya, General Director of the Autonomous Research Institute of Functional Nutrition, told on December 12 which medications and vitamins should be taken in advance to make it easier to postpone New Year's Eve. The expert recommended starting taking hepatoprotectors based on essential phospholipids, which help the liver cope with alcohol and food stress, 1-2 weeks before the New Year. Phospholipids act as building blocks for the repair of liver cells, which experience maximum stress during the holidays.
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