If you're on a diet, New Year's is not an excuse to go all out.
To avoid overeating before the clock strikes midnight, prepare your holiday table properly: it should definitely include complex carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins.
Try to avoid high-calorie foods by choosing lean meats and pairing them with side dishes such as potatoes, pasta, or brown rice.
Be sure to prepare fruits, greens, fresh vegetables to "extract" fiber from them. It is needed to help the gastrointestinal tract cope with the abundance of food that has fallen on it.
Instead of unhealthy high-calorie foods, use healthy alternatives.
For example, mayonnaise can be replaced with Greek yogurt mixed with spices and garlic, or a dressing made from kefir or avocado.
The method you use to prepare your food is also important. Opt for grilling or baking in the oven – all of this will reduce the amount of harmful trans fats and calories in the dish.
An excellent hot dish option is oven-baked veal with potatoes, tomatoes and bell peppers.
Lastly, set the table with “moderate” sized plates, most of which should be filled with vegetables, and the remaining space with proteins and complex carbohydrates in equal proportions.
