Gelisim News

Faculty member of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Asst. Prof. Halime Pulat Demir offering practical advice for the tables to be established on New Year's Eve “Stomach tension leads to an increase in blood pressure, increased load on the heart after over-eating and an increased risk of crisis. Don’t sit at New year's table too hungry. 1 - 2 hours before it, low-calorie foods such as soup, yogurt, salad, fruit, should be consumed. Drink 2 glasses of water before eating”.

Stating that instead of roasting, frying the meals; prepared with boiling, grilling, steaming or baking methods should be preferred Asst. Prof. Demir said: “Too many appetizers and nuts must not be consumed. Skins of turkey, chicken should be discarded. As an appetizer, vegetable snacks such as eggplant butter, yogurt with carrots should be preferred. Salad and olive oil vegetables must be on your table”

WARNING TO PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASES

Warning that from starchy foods such as chestnut, pilaff, pasta, soup, dolma, bread only in 1 or 2 should be consumed, Asst. Prof. Demir added: “Light desserts such as pumpkin dessert and milk desserts should be preferred instead of dough desserts. Desserts should not be consumed immediately after a meal but after 1-2 hours. Energy drinks, ready-made juices, acidic beverages should not be consumed. People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease should not change the appropriate diet on New Year's Eve”.

 “THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR WALKING MUST BE PERFORMED”

Asst. Prof. Demir also touched upon the need for a light breakfast on New Year's Eve and said: “For breakfast, milk and oat flakes or feta cheese and 1-2 slices of bread can be eaten. Lunch should be light, such as a plate of vegetable food, salad, yogurt and 1 slice of bread. It will help to organize a 45 - 60-minute walk or exercise metabolism outdoors towards the evening”.