- If you choose to drink, follow the guidelines below and have it with food.
6. Pace yourself between houses
- You will likely visit several houses in a day with each house offering a large variety of food, snacks and desserts. Eat slowly, drink smart and refuse extra helpings. Enjoy a variety of food in moderation.
7. Provide healthier choices for your guests
- If you are hosting, offer a variety of unsalted nuts and cut fruit for snacks, and a variety of vegetables during meal times. For a start, dishes like Luo Han Zhai (Buddha’s delight) and Yu Sheng (raw fish salad) contain good amount of vegetables. Fruit and vegetables are a good source of fibre which can help moderate blood glucose absorption.
- Offer unsweetened beverages like water, diet cola, and plain tea instead of serving sugar-sweetened beverages.
8. Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity every week
- Taking the stairs to a relative’s house, or brisk walking back home after a day of visitations are a few ways to increase your exercise time and keep your blood glucose in control.
Eat mindfully, stay active and have a healthful new year.
