The festive season is back—and honestly, it’s my favourite time of year. Christmas is all about catching up with friends and family, celebrating, and enjoying those little moments that make it feel magical.
But let’s be real… It’s also party season. December tends to fill up fast with drinks, dinners, and late nights, and before you know it, it can all feel a bit full-on. The good news? You don’t have to go all in to have a great time. You can still enjoy yourself, feel good, and keep things balanced.
Here are my top 5 tips for staying healthy during the Christmas party season.
1. Alcohol: Eat first and stay hydrated.
Have you noticed how alcohol constantly comes up in my posts?! I think you know by now it is not good for you. Everyone knows how destructive alcohol can be for the liver, but it still does not stop people from overdrinking. I consider myself blessed; I hate the taste of alcohol.
Alcohol dehydrates the body, so it is very important to stay hydrated. Make sure to drink good-quality filtered water. I would suggest that for every glass of alcohol you drink a glass of water. In general, we should aim to consume two litres per day.
Also, remember the more you drink, the more likely you are to be piling on the pounds. Cocktails and wine are very high in calories, so go for a vodka with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a little sparkling water instead. This does not mean downing one vodka lemon juice after the other. It’s still alcohol!
One mistake most people make is to drink on an empty stomach. Please make sure you have eaten before drinking. By drinking with a full stomach, you slow the absorption of alcohol.
Milk thistle is the best remedy for cleansing and detoxifying the liver, rebuilding cells that have been damaged. If you are going out to a party where you know you will be drinking, take 20 drops of milk thistle in a small amount of water before you go out, then again when you get back with some magnesium and another 20 drops the following morning. Use Milk Thistle Complex drops by A. Vogel.
2. Exercise: Stay active
Christmas time is when most people tend to put on weight, so it is important to stay active as much as possible. Be realistic, Christmas is not the time of the year to be losing weight, but this does not mean you have to pile on the pounds.
Try to stay at the same weight. So increase your cardio. Cardio helps burn fat, so join a gym and get running! The more you sweat, the more calories you burn!
3. Detox: Light meals and cleansing drinks
If you know you are going to a party, have a detox day the next day. Start the day with warm water and lemon, followed by a green smoothie full of antioxidants that combat free radicals like alcohol and rich foods. Make sure to include super foods like wheat grass in your smoothie.
As you are detoxing, do not consume any caffeine, which means no coffee or tea.
During your detox day, you should only be drinking water and herbal teas and eating extra light meals. Have only steamed vegetables and salads for lunch and dinner. No animal protein, no sweets, no alcohol. You want to give your body a rest to recover from the previous day.
4. Be sensible
Do not go to a party starving and start attacking every food in sight. Have a small bite beforehand, like an avocado salad. Avocados are very filling. You could also have a protein shake.
Remember to be sensible. If you fancy some cake, have a slice, not the whole cake. Try to look for healthy options. A party should not be an excuse to drink and eat nonstop.
5. Increase antioxidants
It is important to stay healthy all year-round, but especially during the festive season, when we are more likely to overindulge. You need antioxidants to prevent cell damage from free radicals, so make sure you start the day in a super healthy and energising way.
Always start the day with warm water and lemon, followed by porridge and a green smoothie. Include wheat grass, chlorella, spirulina, chia seeds, baobab powder, and maca powder in your cereals, porridge and green smoothies.
Go for the rainbow diet, where you are eating a lot of different coloured fruit and vegetables that are very good for you.
It is important to look after your liver during party season, so include liver-supporting foods like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, broccoli, kale, leeks, dandelion greens, rocket, caraway seeds, turmeric, quinoa, dill, artichoke, onion, garlic, and cauliflower.
Closing thoughts
The key to staying healthy during the Christmas party season is always about balance. Enjoy Christmas and do not feel guilty if you have a few treats. Just be sensible.
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