Contest: Stomach health at Christmas

in Healthy Steem7 months ago
Introduction

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As the most Celebrated holiday season approaches and many Christmas festivities begin, it's in order and important to pay attention to our stomach health precisely. The Christmas is a time of genuine indulgence and feasting together, it's often filled with more rich and amazing flavorful dishes that deeply can put a strain on our digestive system definitely. While also it's tempting to indulge in all the delicious treats we see, it's very much crucial to maintain a better balance and and take care of our stomachs to really ensure a pleasant and worth healthy holiday experience at end. In this my context, I will discuss on some practical tips and too advice on how to take good care of our stomachs most especially during Christmas, then allowing us to enjoy the festive season we have while keeping our digestion in check and intact. From the great mindful eating to muchly staying hydrated and remaining active always, let's now discover how we can really prioritize our stomach health amidst the holiday cheer in general.

What are the Christmas dishes in your country?

The Christmas here is a time of indulgence and feasting in many countries as earlier stated, and my country Nigeria is of no exception. In Nigeria here, there are so much several traditional Christmas dishes that we always enjoyed during this festive season till dawn. One among the popular dish is the white soup, so much and locally known as Afia Afere, which definitely is traditionally cooked by the Ibibio tribe in the southern state of Nigeria Akwa Ibom precisely. This very soup is made primarily with the likes of goat meat, along with a few select ingredients to be use and water, and finally without the inclusion of any leaves In it.

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It so much has a unique flavor and is a favorite among many Nigerians here during the Christmas season and other traditions festival. Again Another staple dish is the Rice 🍚, which can be prepared in various ways here. It can either be served as plain white rice with stew sauce, or as fried rice, which is verily cooked with a combination of vegetables, meat, and certain other spices. The Nigerian jollof rice is also a popular choice here, respectfully known for its rich and flavorful taste ultimately. So Apart from these, there are pretty other festive dishes like Afang soup, Editàn soup, and many more to mention, each with its own distinct flavors and ingredients which makes all recipe and moment more memorable.

How could I take care of my intestine when eating these foods?

While one enjoying the delicious Christmas dishes around, it's very much important also to take care of our digestive system properly, especially our intestines. So Here are a few tips to help us maintain a healthy gut during the festive season depending on what essence it brings:

  • Be mindful of portion sizes: It definitely can be tempting a lot to overindulge during the holidays, but one has to try to practice portion control to help avoid overloading our digestive system during feeding.

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  • Pace yourself: one has to Eat slowly and chew the food thoroughly and moderately. This helps and aids in proper digestion of them and gives our body time to definitely signal when we're full lastly.

  • Always Stay hydrated: By Drinking plenty of water throughout the day to keep our digestive system functioning optimally with no effect.

  • Be cautious of food combinations: In as much we love eating and it's good for our system, Some food combinations can be hard on our stomach noticeably, then leading to thoughts like discomfort or indigestion of food particles. So one as to Avoid combining heavy, fatty foods here with sugary or spicy dishes together, as much as I know, this can put additional strain on our intestines.

  • Listen to your body: And lastly If you notice any form of adverse reactions to certain foods eaten, pay quite attention and also avoid them in the future entirely. Everyone's digestive system is unique, so adding to this, it's important to find what works best for us "as in each individual"

Will you stop exercising because it's Christmas?

My answer is No, I won't stop exercising myself during the Christmas season, never. In fact here, for many people, this may be a time when they engage in more physical activities fixed. so In my place Nigeria, there certainly are often inter-village competitions, such as in football matches, during the holidays gotten. Additionally too, I will personally make it a point to always continue my exercise routine and here even increase the intensity during this time for my match fitness. So Regular exercise not only helps me alone stay fit but also boosts out my energy levels and overall well-being as humans. It's therefore important to find a better balance between enjoying the very festive season and also maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we progress, and definitely incorporating exercise into our routine is much a great way to achieve that.

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In my conclusion, the Christmas is a better time of celebration and indeed enjoying delicious meals with great loved ones we have around. While also indulging in festive dishes, it's then more crucial to take care of our digestive system always. By so much being mindful of the portion sizes, pacing ourself while eating those meal, staying much more hydrated, being very cautious of food combinations we take, and always listening to our body function, so we can maintain a healthy intestine during the Christmas season anytime. And Always remember, in staying active and also continuing to exercise oneself can contribute to ylour overall well-being during this joyful time and of course mental appreciation.

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 7 months ago 

Going through your post, I felt I have a long way to go especially at the part of meal moderation ...
It's not easy to see a full roast turkey and ignore it or leave a pot of afia efere.

Also how much water do I need in a day to stay hydrated?

 7 months ago 

Try as much to balance your diet and as well confirm from medical practitioners.

Before you activate stomach ache due to too much turkey 😁

 7 months ago 

😂😂😂😂....
Aiyoo, who asked turkey to be so delicious

 7 months ago 

Hola querido

Creo que he leído mucho que en Nigeria comen comida picante, no digo que sea peligrosa si no que cuidar tu estomago al comerlas te aliviará muchísimo.

Espero tengas una linda navidad, Dios te bendiga!

 7 months ago 

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