TIPS FOR GETTING BACK INTO SHAPE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
As the holiday season comes to an end, many people are looking to get back into shape after indulging in festive feasting. Bergamo nutritionist Valentina Gritti has provided some valuable advice on how to resume good eating habits and get back on track with a healthy lifestyle.
Gritti, who holds degrees in Food Science and Technology and in Food and Human Nutrition, emphasizes the importance of having a balanced diet, especially after the days of excess eating and reduced physical activity during the holidays.
She acknowledges that holiday gatherings often justify indulgence in sweets and alcohol, as well as a more sedentary lifestyle. However, Gritti encourages individuals to adopt a correct eating routine and develop virtuous habits throughout the year.
In order to help people get back on track after the holidays, Gritti has shared some useful rules for everyone to follow. These include drinking warm water or lemon water in the morning, staying hydrated throughout the day, and starting main meals with a portion of vegetables to improve post-meal glycemic and lipemic control.
She also suggests limiting fried, fatty, and processed foods, and preferring wholemeal carbohydrates while consuming fruit in moderation and practicing sports.
Gritti emphasizes the importance of including a source of lean protein in every meal, as proteins help in feeling full and reducing the propensity to snack on other foods throughout the day.
For those seeking further information and guidance, Gritti has invited people to follow her Instagram profile, “Valentina Gritti Nutrizione”.
As the holiday season comes to an end, it’s time to focus on getting back into shape and taking care of our overall well-being. By following Gritti’s advice and making small changes to our eating and exercise habits, we can start the new year on a healthier note.