Africa-Press – Cape verde. Reducing salt and sugar consumption and maintaining a healthy diet are the recommendations of nutritionist Denise Leite, especially for Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners. This professional defends that , even during festive periods, it is necessary to avoid exaggeration both in food and in the consumption of drinks.
For people suffering from high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, healthy eating practices are recommended, avoiding, for example, exaggerated consumption of salt and sugar and betting on fruit and vegetable salads.
With regard to drinks, the expert advises that you should drink water and natural juices and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Prefer boiled and baked over fried
With regard to the preparation of meat and fish, the nutritionist advises the consumption of roasted, boiled, instead of fried.
Denise Leite also alerts people who suffer from non-communicable diseases, such as diabetics and hypertensives, to keep to their medical guidelines, and may try some desserts and other foods, since overindulgence can cause complications.
Despite the crisis that plagues the country and the world and that makes it difficult for many vulnerable families to choose healthy food, the nutritionist suggests that there should be an effort towards healthy eating for everyone.
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