How about replacing the artificial seasoning of roasted meat with a natural one? Instead of soda, a juice? And using coconut sugar in dessert preparation? Christmas dinner is, for many families, synonymous with eating well. But it doesn't have to be a moment of bad eating habits. It is possible to serve delicious dishes that are good for health. To make this happen, just replace some ingredients of the traditional Christmas dinner.
In preparing the meats, the tip from endocrinologist and sports medicine specialist, Gisele Lorenzoni, is to avoid ready-made seasonings that contain excess sodium. "Prefer natural herbs that are easily found. Rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, chives, sage, basil, mint, and parsley are just a few natural seasonings that can be used," she said.
Leaving soda aside is also important if you want to have a healthier dinner. "There are no nutrients in soda. It is an industrialized drink with no benefit for the body. It contains only excess sodium and sugar. So how about swapping it for a fruit juice or coconut water?" the doctor pointed out.
For desserts, Gisele Lorenzoni's tip is to invest in coconut derivatives. Replace regular white sugar with coconut sugar. "Also substitute wheat flour for almond flour, rice flour, or coconut flour. Instead of soybean oil, use cottonseed oil or coconut oil," she advised.
And finally, remember that after dinner, life goes back to normal and your blood sugar levels, fat levels, among others, need to be in accordance with a healthy body and mind.
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