Christmas treats Even people with diabetes are allowed to feast in moderation

Gingerbread, Stollen and Co: Diabetics are allowed to enjoy Christmas treats in moderation

The Christmas markets of mulled wine, roasted almonds and bratwurst are currently tempting many cities. The advent season and the Christmas holidays are every year the time of delicious treats. Even people who have diabetes, may feast on Christmas. But according to health experts, they should pay a lot of attention.

During Christmas, many delicious delicacies beckon

Gingerbread, stollen, cookies, mulled wine and banquets: In the Advent season and on the Christmas holidays attract all sorts of delicious delicacies. Even the approximately 7.6 million diabetics in Germany are allowed to enjoy the culinary Christmas season as well as their healthy metabolism. However, they should pay a lot of attention, as the nonprofit organization diabetesDE - German Diabetes Help explains in a message.

During the Christmas season is often feasted extensively. Even people with diabetes can taste the delicious treats. But you should pay a lot of attention. (Image: Floydine / fotolia.com)

Prepare food with less sugar and fat

People with Metabolic Disease Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 should only eat the treats in moderation, pay attention to the amount of carbohydrates and keep an eye on blood sugar levels.

Many Christmas recipes can also be prepared with less sugar and fat without any loss of taste.

diabetesDE - German Diabetes Aid offers a free nutritional list with the most popular Christmas market specialties, seasonal dishes and a recipe book for reinterpreted regional classics for download.

Treats can quickly raise blood sugar levels

Diabetics should keep in mind that sweet foods like dominoes, biscuits, Christmas stollen, speculaas, and co. Contain a lot of sugar and can quickly raise blood sugar levels.

"For people with type 1 diabetes who inject insulin, it is particularly important to know the amount of carbohydrates in the various dishes," says Nicole Mattig-Fabian, Managing Director of diabetesDE - German Diabetes Aid.

"In addition, people with type 1 and 2 should also keep an eye on calories."

Do not go hungry to the Christmas market

According to Mattig-Fabian, the visit to the Christmas market should start with an already lightly filled stomach.

"Those who are hungry and smell sweet and savory often consume much more than planned."

At Christmas dinner, it's also a good idea to change lush dishes with spicy roasts, creamy sauces and creamy pies to reduce fat and sugar, and therefore lower calories.

"Salad appetizers and a lot of vegetables to the main course contribute to the satiety, meat and fatty rich should rather be the side dish."

An equally delicious alternative to sweet Christmas desserts can be, for example, oatmeal cookies or cinnamon ice cream, when fat and sugar are dosed moderately.

Long walks in the fresh air

"Many people do not move enough during the Christmas season because they lack motivation in the winter. However, together with calorie and sugar rich meals, prolonged physical inactivity is an unfavorable combination, "says Nicole Mattig-Fabian.

"After the Advent table, the banquet or the New Year's brunch movement should therefore be on the plan."

For long walks in the fresh air with family and friends are very good.

These and other tips can also help prevent them from increasing during the Christmas season, and may even lose weight. (Ad)