"You can avoid food comas this holiday season by exercising and having a plan before holiday get-togethers, loading up on veggies, and enjoying treats mindfully."
"You could exercise in the morning, eat a really large meal that evening, and still see benefits from your earlier exercise in terms of how your body processes the meal, which is pretty incredible," Emerson says."
"Eating food that is not nutritious is commonly part of celebrating, but it can become problematic if we make no effort to curb the splurging ."
"We need to go in with a plan for how active we're going to be, how much we're going to eat, and whether we'll allow ourselves dessert," he says."
Exercising within roughly 12–18 hours before a large holiday meal improves the body's ability to process the meal and reduces post-meal fatigue. Short or moderate workouts earlier in the day can still provide benefits even if the feast is in the evening. Entering gatherings with a clear plan for activity levels, portion sizes, and whether to have dessert helps prevent overeating. Filling plates with vegetables and prioritizing nutritious items lowers calorie density and supports satiety. Mindful enjoyment of treats and moderating indulgences allow savoring favorite foods without triggering the sluggishness of a food coma.
Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine
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