Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods . Many people , however , are worried about the weight that comes along with the delicious foods . With proper planning , though , it is possible to control your weight . The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much . You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy . The following suggestions may be of some help to you .
Do not miss meals . Before you leave home for a feast ,have a small , low-fat snack . This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods .
Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables . A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full .
Use a small plate ; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough .
Better not have high-fat foods . Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them .
Choose lean meat . Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth , try mints (薄荷) and fruits .They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories .
In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight , you’d better _.
A.drink much water and have vegetables only |
B.not eat much food in high-fat |
C.not accept invitations to feasts |
D.turn away from delicious foods |
According to the passage , ____ is necessary part to stop you from putting on weight .
A.vegetables | B.water | C.calories of energy | D.physical exercise |
Many people can’t help putting weight after the holidays because they _______
A.can’t control themselves | B.go to too many feasts |
C.enjoy delicious foods | D.can’t help turning away from the foods |
Excess calories can be found in your body in the form of _________
A.energy | B.something invisible | C.food | D.fat |