Healthy eating habits
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the festive season can be quite a challenge. A study from 2017 revealed that adults in the US tend to gain weight during the Christmas holidays and the same phenomenon may apply to us here in South Africa as well.
With our celebrations often centred around indulgent and sometimes unhealthy food, it’s important to be mindful of our choices to prioritise our well-being.
In light of this, four South Africanregistered dietitians and spokespeople for ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa) share how they navigate maintaining balance during the festive season.
Dietitian Zama Khumalo shares her perspective on the silly season:
