Safety at the buffet table

Approaching December 31, which means that it's time for various banquets, parties, etc. One of these trips to a banquet can deplorably affect your figure. To prevent this from happening, there are a few secrets.

Beautiful French word

In French, the banquet means "fork", as all dishes are presented in such a form to fit on this device. This kind of feast is very convenient for corporate parties. But when the table breaks with treats, it is very difficult not to succumb to temptation and not try all these delicacies. In this case, it is necessary to comply with safety techniques at the buffet table.

Fundamental rules

Permitted and forbidden drinks

At a cocktail party you can drink non-carbonated mineral water, as well as natural juices, but not sweet. In addition, it is allowed to drink tea or coffee, and as for sweet juices, they must be diluted with water. From alcohol, you can afford a glass of dry white wine and the same kind of champagne.

But it is better to refuse strong drinks because they are quite high in calories and, in addition, increase appetite. It is not necessary to drink a whole glass during each toast, just drink a drink. For the preservation of the figure, it is better to give up alcoholic cocktails, since they use various sweet and very high-calorie liqueurs for their preparation. If someone noticed that you shy away, then use the standard tricks and say that you are driving or taking antibiotics, etc.

Permitted and Prohibited Products

For a buffet table, there is one very important rule - each dish can be tried only once. First, eat only vegetable and fruit snacks and only then, if the desire to eat remains, allow yourself meat and fish dishes. Mostly on the buffet tables, snacks predominate, which are served on bread, in this case, eat only the filling, and it is better to refuse bread. Try to try something delicious, not ordinary sausage and pâté. Wait for the hot, which should be given in half an hour after the start of the event. Since mushroom julienne, baked vegetables , seafood on the grill is much tastier and more useful for the figure.

It is not recommended to eat while talking. Not only is this a manifestation of bad manners, you will not get any pleasure from the food you eat. In addition, during communication you can not keep track of the amount of food eaten and accidentally eat something forbidden and very high-calorie. It is not recommended, there are semifinished products on skewers, various fried cutlets , etc.

Permitted and forbidden thoughts

Remember that when a person eats standing in it to fit much more than in a sitting position. During a buffet table, think about what your task is to enjoy the holiday, rather than nabbling for a week ahead.

Do not think that a buffet is an easy warm-up before a dense dinner, which awaits you at home. If you mentally imagine all the small snacks that you tried for the evening and put them together in one plate, then you get a fairly large portion.

Important rules

  1. Before you get back to the buffet, at home eat something satisfying, for example, a portion of complex carbohydrates. Thanks to this, you will be able to resist the temptation to eat at a stand-up party.
  2. Do not stand alone with an empty plate and draw the attention of others. Try, that you always had a dietary snack in your hands. Be in the company of people who also follow their shape and nutrition.
  3. You may be late for the start of the holiday, so you will miss a few toasts and snacks.

Here are such safety rules will help you to keep your figure and not gain extra pounds at a buffet table.