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It’s that time of the year when we’ve enjoyed weeks of Christmas catch-ups, drinks, office parties, and finally Christmas day and all of the feasting that entails. As we head into new year’s eve you might be starting to feel guilty about over-indulgence.
But if you’re healthy the rest of the year, do these few weeks really matter to our overall health?
Well, it’s complicated. Some studies have found we put on weight over this period, but just a little bit. Some studies have found despite increases in calorie consumption our weight stays about the same, thanks to something called homeostasis. This is where our body tries its darndest to keep things in their normal, constant state.
But overall, as food scientist and nutritionist Emma Beckett outlines this morning, food is not just fuel. It’s a big part of our cultures, and it contributes to our emotional as well as physical wellbeing. So while she has a few words of caution, the bottom line is healthy eating and healthy indulgence can co-exist.
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