Five tips to enjoy office party while eating or drinking healthy

The professionals need to attend office parties several times a month out of job compulsions. It is not easy to control the temptations when sumptuous food stuffis on the table. You need to think of some way out to refrain from indulging yet enjoying yourself. Here are 5-tips to guide you about how to deal with them.

1. Do not go starving to the party

A hungry person never sees wrong or right, but only food! Going to a party, always go with the half-filled stomach. Eat a snack or fiber-rich fruit like apple before you leave for the party. A hungry person always makes a bad food selection. A contented stomach selects healthier food, not going for just about anything on the table.

2. Stay smart with alcohol

First, try to avoid alcohol but if cannot, select wine or vodka / whisky / rum with water or soda . Select beverages carefully to check calories. A glass of water before and during the party is an option to stay hydrated. Be smart in selecting the right beverages for you.

3. Eat smartly

Select one or two non-greasy vegetable-based dishes for your platter. Salad should be the better option for your good health. Avoid desserts, no matter how tempting those would be. However, if temptation gets too strong, look for the fruit-based dessert in small quantity.

4. Eat right

Out of the veggies on your platter, one-fourth should be starchy and carb-based such as potatoes, grains, bread etc. Look for at least one-quarter of protein-based food in your plate. The food should be nutrient-oriented not sugar or sodium-dense food. Eat slowly in smaller bites, this way you would end up eating 30% less food than normal.

5. Divert attention table

When at a party, keep minimum focus on the food table, but more on socialising or event activities. Spend more time talking to people, roaming around doing networking, enjoying the music, and concentrating on other areas of the party.

The temptation to indulge in food would be greater that you could win it with little will power and planning for your good health.

written by Avni Kaul – Nutritionist and Wellness Coach