New Year is a festive time when the total consumption of food increases. Weight gained during the holiday season may seem inconsequential to many people. However, according to Japanese studies, annual feasts can increase body weight by 1-2 kg. It is estimated that small annual weight gains are responsible for increasing the incidence of obesity since the 1970s.
To whom the annual weight gain and "New Year's bustle" can harm?
Diabetics and hypertension are the main risk groups: how to deal with an obsessive desire and what to refuse?
Stress levels often increase during the holidays, which increases food intake. Small annual weight gain from 1 to 2 kg has a great contribution to the development of overweight and obesity in Russia. Weight gain during the holiday season may be responsible for half the annual weight gain.
A Japanese study found that buying less healthy foods increased not only on holidays, but also in the next 2 weeks. Although consumers also increase their purchase of healthy food after the holidays, it is used much less frequently.
A sharp increase in the intake of sugary foods can worsen the long-term health status of diabetics.
It is necessary to refuse sweet cheesecakes, chocolates or "carbohydrate bombs" - cakes. Hypertensive patients, especially salt-sensitive ones, need to show their will when consuming brines, chips or other highly salted foods.
Alcohol can be consumed in moderate doses (up to 20 g of ethanol per day).
However, the American Association of Cardiology recommends completely abandoning it.
Alcohol does not harm hypertensive patients immediately, but the next day. Ethanol is a calcium channel blocker, i.e. in the short term, it lowers blood pressure. The negative effect on hypertension is manifested in the hangover syndrome, when the pressure can increase by 20-30 mm RT. Art. from the original level.
Diabetics harm alcohol immediately, since alcohol reduces the concentration of sugar in the blood. Along with sugar-lowering drugs, alcohol causes hypoglycemia. If you miss the onset of hypoglycemia, the likelihood of a life-threatening condition - a hypoglycemic coma - increases. It is important to exercise caution and measure the concentration of glucose in the blood at regular intervals.
Obese and rapidly gaining weight patients: what measures to take?
At the end of the 20th century, scientists found that some people gain weight faster than others. Recent research has shown a clear link between the explosive use of calories and the development of obesity. Occasional overeating, coupled with an increased genetic predisposition, may contribute to the development of overweight.
Several strategies are useful in controlling the acquisition of various foods. A pre-compiled shopping list can hold back impulsive impulses at the grocery store.
Dutch scientists have shown that a regular list can reduce unnecessary purchases by 39%.
Impulsive or obese patients are advised to take two baskets: put healthy food in one and bad food in the other. Combining two strategies with realistic goals can help prevent overweight.
Patients with chronic diseases of the intestines and other organs: why is it vital to avoid stress on the New Year?
Mental stress disrupts the immune system and can exacerbate the course of a chronic disease.
In 1950, Franz Alexander described 7 diseases that can worsen as a result of mental stress:
- stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
- bronchial asthma;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- eczema;
- hypertonic disease;
- hyperthyroidism;
- ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
In the case of gastric and duodenal ulcers, denials have been advanced since they are caused by HelicobacterPylori bacteria. In other cases, psychosocial problems may play a role in exacerbating diseases.
Excessive food intake causes mental stress due to possible long-term fears: weight gain. Also, large financial costs or New Year's conflicts can disrupt the body. It is recommended to relax, plan New Year’s expenses and not overeat, and all wishes will come true.
