Dieticians Guide: Navigating Healthy Habits amid Festive Indulgence

The festive season challenges healthy habits with tempting treats and social events. South African dietitians from ADSA share strategies to maintain balance.

Dietitian Zama Khumalo emphasizes listening to cravings and incorporating treats in moderation, promoting a balanced approach to indulgence during summer celebrations.

Kelly Scholtz, ADSA spokesperson, advocates daily habits like staying hydrated, consuming fruits and vegetables, practicing yoga, and taking nature walks. She emphasizes maintaining healthy routines amid holiday changes.

Nelile Nxumlo, another ASDA spokesperson, simplifies healthy living during the holidays. Strategies include not attending events on an empty stomach, prioritizing salads and vegetables, stocking up on healthy snacks, and staying active through walks, hikes, and swimming.

Nathalie Mat focuses on involving children in cooking, making healthy eating enjoyable. While indulging in seasonal treats, she recommends moderation and suggests a car ‘picnic’ with wholesome finger foods while traveling, adding flexibility to breaks.

Overall, the dietitians stress the importance of enjoying the festive season without micromanaging diets. Nxumlo suggests maintaining focus on healthy lifestyle habits, indulging occasionally, and remembering that the holidays are short-lived.

Thus, South African dietitians advise a holistic approach, promoting mindful choices, regular habits, and the enjoyment of festivities without compromising overall well-being.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The IOL News