CONSUMER OFFICE / DECO
“How to have a balanced, economical and waste-free meal feed at Easter?”
A DECO INFORMS…
Easter is a time of tradition, marked by family gatherings around a well-filled table. As on other festive occasions, it is normal for there to be some excesses, but that does not mean that it is not possible to make more conscious choices in order to have a more balanced meal.
For this reason, it is important to make good choices from a nutritional point of view, but, so that the bills do not slip, you also need to be careful with your options when going to the supermarket. Don’t forget to make a shopping list; opting for white labels, promotions and familiar formats will be a valuable help to better manage the budget for this celebration.
Planning has become essential. Define what you want to prepare for meals, so that you only buy what you need, adjusting the quantities to the number of guests and, in this way, avoiding food waste.
Maintaining the number of daily meals, also on Easter Day, is crucial to avoid slipping when you get to the table. This way, you avoid arriving at your main meals feeling overly hungry, which allows you to eat your meal without overeating.
- Other tips to help avoid overeating:
• Starting the meal with vegetable soup will help increase satiety;
• When you get to the main dish, half of the dish should be vegetables, while ¼ should include meat, fish or eggs, and the rest rice, pasta or potatoes;
• When it comes to desserts, start with fruit to help reduce your intake of traditional sweets;
• When “attacking” the sweets table, opt for small portions — this way you can enjoy everything, but without going overboard;
• Sugary and alcoholic drinks should be consumed in small quantities, always preferring water.
Once the occasion is over, the ideal is to resume your eating routine and physical activity habits. Because the secret is not in avoiding tradition, but in knowing how to balance it with conscious, sustainable choices adjusted to the reality of each family.
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