Christmas and New Year are certainly the best occasions to celebrate. We might be invited for a party that can’t be denied. However, such parties with varied and vast food might be a cause of concern for our health. Here are a few tips that can be followed to let the party be just an occasion to celebrate.

Know the dish:

Don’t rush along with others to join the queue for serving. Know the menu and avoid any food items that might not be suitable for you. Don’t feel shy to make sure of the ingredients when you are in doubt. For example: Some people may not be able to digest the food made with Vegetable oil (Dalda). So the tip we should remember before pouncing on the food is ‘Be sure of what you are eating’.

Don’t be tempted:

Food available in parties might be added with flavors and colors to tempt the guests. So know your limit and eat accordingly. Having too much of delicious food to eat might be occasional. But let’s not make it also an occasion for health problems. If your host is insisting to have one more chunk of sweet, convey him that you had more than enough.

Natural food:

Parties also provide for nutrient and fibrous food such as raw vegetables, salads and buttermilk. Be sure that you have them in your plate along with the rest of the menu. Such combination would let you have a wholesome meal. They would increase your appetite and compensate the hazards of eating spicy food.

After the party:

Even after being so cautious, you can bet to come out of the party with a bulging belly. So be sure to have something that would fasten your digestion. A piece of banana or a glass of milk would work as natural antacids that save us from the heartburn. Water made up of Ajwain seeds would also certainly improve the digestion.

The day after the party:

Try to get involved in some physical workout, the day after the party. This would not only burn the excess calories, but would also bring back our digestion to normality. Go for a long walk or take the staircase as a way to exercise. Eat less food on the day after the party. Instead, have plenty of liquid foods such as coconut water and fruit juice.

- Nirjara.