In order not to put on weight in the June festivals, besides not exaggerating or avoiding even eating the paçoca, pé-de-moleque and rice pudding, and alcoholic beverages, especially the chentão, since besides alcohol, usually a lot of sugar is used in the preparation. This indication is especially for those who are dieting to lose weight and also to maintain a diet with healthy habits.
But to enjoy the junin party, which happens only once a year, and eat food of this season, besides making a small snack before leaving the house to the camp see what are 5 healthy options of the June party that do not spoil the diet:
1. Green corn
Eating simple baked corn is a great choice during festivities, especially plain corn, without adding butter to not increase the calories of the dish. The corn is rich in fibers that will give greater satiety and favor the good functioning of the intestine. See all the benefits of corn.
2. Pinion
Pinion is a seed rich in good fats, fibers and minerals like iron and magnesium, helping to control cholesterol and improve bowel function. However, care must be taken not to overdo it, as the pinion is rich in calories, and it is recommended to consume only about 10 units.
3. Popcorn
Popcorn is rich in B vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. It helps prevent anxiety and improve digestion, in addition to increasing the feeling of satiety. To obtain its benefits, one should give preference to the popcorn without butter and with little salt, being able to consume about 3 to 4 cups of already popped popcorn. Learn how to make popcorn in the microwave in a few minutes and without fat.
4. Couscous
Couscous is a food made from corn and contains mainly carbohydrates, and can be used as a substitute for rice or rice, for example. It can be consumed along with meats and vegetables, such as the traditional couscous from São Paulo, or with milk, cheese, eggs or coconut, as it is used in the northeast.
5. Meat kebab
The meat or chicken skewer is a great choice during the holidays because it is rich in protein and will give satiety to the body. To control calories, you should prefer chicken skewers or lean red meats, and take care to remove excess fat from the meat.
Tips for controlling calories at parties
To control the consumption of calories in the June festivities, some tips are:
- Make a small snack before leaving home, consuming yogurt with chia or flaxseed, or fruit with nuts, for example;
- Choose two sweet preparations per night, such as corn cake and cotton candy, or canjica and sweet rice, and stipulate consumption limits, such as up to 4 tablespoons of sweet rice and 1 or 2 pieces of cake, so as not to exceed and leave so much of the diet ;
- Make the preparations at home and enjoy the flavor of that period in health, changing the white sugar for brown or culinary sweetener, part of the white wheat flour for the integral or for oat bran, and reducing the amount of sugar placed in the recipes;
- Give warm wine instead of warm wine, and control the amount of alcohol consumed.
In addition, it's also important to remember to maintain a healthy routine throughout the month, consuming a balanced diet and practicing physical activity to balance the excess calories at this time of year.
Sweet Rice Light Recipe for Junina Party
Ingredients:
- 1L of skim milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 pieces cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¾ cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoons green banana biomass
- ½ cup white raisins
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Cinnamon powder
Method of preparation:
In a pan, add the milk, the coconut milk, the sugar, the vanilla essence, the cinnamon and the salt. Heat over high heat until it begins to boil, add the rice and reduce the heat. Cook with the pan uncovered for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Add the raisins, green banana biomass and lemon zest and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat, and serve, adding cinnamon powder on top.
Arraial Fit Corn Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 ears of green corn in natura
- 3 eggs
- 7 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 cup of skim milk
- 1 cup of sweetener powder for cooking
- ½ cup of olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Method of preparation:
Beat all the ingredients in the blender and pour in a greased form. Bake in preheated medium oven at 180ºC for about 40 minutes.
