With the wide array of holiday events you’ll be attending this year, chances are you’ll be eating more than usual. We are lost in being surrounded by friends, family, and delicious snacks; so it is no wonder we overeat during this time of the year. While these party foods may look and taste great, they tend to be full of empty, unhealthy calories. An overconsumption of foods during the holidays can result in unwanted calories around the middle.
If you consume too much, especially for a holiday meal, your body will use what it needs immediately and store rest. After consumption, the food that is needed to fuel your body will be sent to your muscles and liver and stored as glycogen. If your glycogen levels are already at peak due to the high consumption of carbs in previous days, those excess carbs will be stored as fat. The proteins will be broken down into amino acids and are used to repair and maintain body tissue. Any remaining excess will be stored as fat. Fatigue as well as in increase in blood pressure and cholesterol levels can result after binge eating. If continued the lasting effects of binge eating can lead to joint pain, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease and even a risk of cancer.
Some tips to avoid over eating:
1. Eat a high number of high fiber fruits and vegetables
2. Eat high calorie foods in moderation
3. Do not eat foods with high saturated fat and sodium content.
4. Take in consideration how much is on your plate and moderate.
5. Know when enough food is enough for the night.
6. Take supplements that help metabolize food, curb your appetite and block starches
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