In 2018, a British study showed that on Christmas Day alone, an individual can consume up to 6,000 calories, or three times the recommended daily allowance. Blame it on a pantagruelic consumption of foods deemed to be caloric which, if eaten sparingly, are not so bad.
Foie gras
Of course, in “foie gras”, there is “fat”. Its name alone is a promise to see the bathroom scale panic. Indeed, it contains no less than 450 calories per 100g. Which makes it the richest holiday food that can sometimes spoil digestion.
On the positive side, however, it is rich in vitamin B9, which helps maintain good cardiovascular health. So on Christmas Eve, nothing prevents you from tasting it reasonably.
A piece of advice, to accompany it, prefer a wholemeal or rye bread, rich in fiber and less caloric than their counterparts with nuts or dried fruits.
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The salmon
It is “The” oily fish par excellence. For 100g, count 265 cal. But this lipid richness is due to its content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, the famous omega 3.
These essential fatty acids protect the cardiovascular system. This fish also provides vitamin D, necessary for bone consolidation.
Consumed in a reasonable way, it has all of the health food. To keep it that way, a tip, when tasting, avoid the cream to accompany it.
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The capon
Here is a fairly caloric poultry. It is this lipid richness that brings all the tenderness to its flesh. If you had to choose, turn instead to the turkey, which is sharper and therefore a little less rich. But it tends to dry out more during cooking… which can lead to more saucing.
Also adapt your stuffing by replacing the sausage meat with a little Swiss (which will give the meat even more smoothness) and herbs. And if you watch your figure, do not eat the skin, often too oily.
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Logs
In many families, it is the essential dessert. The pastry version is a calorie bomb. Between sugar and cream, it is around 350cal per 100g. The frozen version is “lighter” but is often very (too) sweet and still has 275 cal. A word of advice, only savor one portion.
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The alcohol
The holidays give pride of place to alcohols, which, let us remember, are full of sugars. A glass of wine (whether white or red) is 100 cal! And between the aperitif and the digestive, several glasses will be emptied.
In addition, a beer is 178 cal, a pastis, 130 cal and a whiskey, downright 380 cal!
On the drink, moderation is therefore essential. A special mention for the brut champagne all the same with a little over 70 cal for a flute (it’s better than the soft, sweeter version).
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