Festas Juninas sem exageros e com saúde

During her participation in the "Papo com Geraldo Rodrigues" videocast, broadcast Monday through Friday at 1 PM on the GRNEWS YouTube channel, Fernanda Medina, a nutritionist specializing in Clinical and Functional Sports Nutrition, shared important tips for avoiding overindulging during the World Cup and the June festivals. She explained that balance is the key to enjoying this period, marked by snacks, alcoholic beverages, and typical sweets. Balance is the key to enjoying without guilt The traditional June and July festivals bring life to churches, schools, squares, and family gatherings throughout Brazil. Typical foods, hot drinks, broths, sweets, and snacks are part of the celebration, but the challenge is to enjoy this period without overeating and without harming your health. Experts emphasize that the secret is not to stop participating in the festivities, but rather to seek balance throughout the day. Traditional foods like corn, peanuts, cassava, hominy, and broths can indeed be part of a healthy routine, as long as they are consumed in moderation and within a balanced context. Planning prevents excesses One of the most important guidelines is to avoid going all day without eating to "compensate" for the party at night. This strategy can lead to excessive hunger, compulsive eating, and even stomach discomfort. Ideally, maintain light and nutritious meals during the day, increase water intake, and arrive at the event without excessive hunger. Another important point is to think ahead. Those who know they will be participating in a "festa junina" (traditional Brazilian June festival) or gathering with friends can better balance the rest of their meals, prioritizing fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and less caloric foods before the event. Corn and typical foods are not villains Despite their reputation for being high in calories, many typical festival foods have important nutrients. Corn, for example, can be a nutritional ally, depending on how it is prepared and the amount consumed. The problem usually lies in the excess of sugar, fat, and high-calorie side dishes. The same applies to dishes like cassava broth, canjica (a type of sweet corn porridge), and even barbecue. According to experts, the danger lies in frequent overindulgence and an imbalance in the eating routine, not in a single social event. Physical activity helps control [consumption]. For those who exercise, overdoing it for several consecutive days can reduce performance, increase fatigue, and hinder muscle recovery. Even so, the body has muscle memory and tends to recover its rhythm quickly when a healthy routine is resumed. The recommendation is simple: enjoy special moments without radicalism, but maintain healthy habits most of the time. This way, it's possible to enjoy parties, gatherings, and even national team games without turning fun into harm to your health. Watch, like, and subscribe to the GRNEWS TV channel on YouTube: