How to incorporate ham into your diet after the holidays

How to incorporate ham into your diet after the holidays

Holidays are synonymous with relaxation and indulgence, especially when it comes to food. Getting back into your routine and healthy habits in september can seem difficult. However, you don't have to give up your favourite foods, such as Iberian Ham, while following a balanced diet. In today's post from Olalla Jamones we tell you how to incorporate ham into your diet after the holidays.

We are going to give you seven keys so that you can continue eating ham while eating healthy. Because eating well does not mean sacrificing flavour.

1. Play with the quantities, never with the quality

Iberian Ham, if it is good, is an ideal option for your diet due to its high quality. It is a food full of proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which make it an ally in your diet. Our advice is: play with the quantities, never with the quality. That is, include small quantities in your dishes that accompany other healthy foods.

2. Include ham in your breakfasts

Whoever said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day was not wrong. Include ham in your breakfasts, an ideal occasion to do it in a balanced way. For example, in a slice of whole wheat toast with a little olive oil and tomato. You are looking at a low-calorie option, rich in protein and that will give you the energy you need to start september in full swing. If you need an extra protein, add a poached or fried egg.

3. Also in light and delicious dinners

Also in light and delicious dinners, in which, as we said before, ham is the complement. A good option is to add it to salads: spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, etc. These are ingredients to which Iberian Ham will give a delicious flavor without adding calories. Let us also remember that ham is a protein that will make you feel satisfied without that annoying feeling of heaviness at night.

4. Combine ham in healthy appetizers

Another alternative that never fails: the appetizer. Combine ham in healthy appetizers, for example, with fresh fruit. The most popular is probably melon with ham, however, there are other alternatives such as figs or apples. You will have a tasty and nutritious appetizer.

5. Include ham in your stews

Stews could not be missing from this list. Include ham in your stews to have dishes rich in fiber. Add it in cubes together with some lentils or chickpeas to give flavor and get a more complete meal in terms of nutritional values.

6. Don't forget to moderate salt and fat

Although healthier than other sausages, don't forget to moderate salt and fat. There are foods that counteract their salt and fat content, such as vegetables. By doing so, you balance the dish if you want to watch your sodium intake.

7. Not without physical activity

You may feel lazy now that these are the first few days of returning to your routine, but not without physical activity. A balanced diet is lame if it is not accompanied by regular physical exercise. Iberian Ham will give you the energy to face it and you will improve digestion and stay in shape.

In conclusion, we can tell you that you do not have to feel guilty about including ham in your diet. It is perfectly possible to consume it in a balanced diet, as long as you do it in moderation and combined with other healthy foods. Thanks to these tips on how to incorporate ham into your diet after the holidays, you will be able to enjoy it while taking care of your well-being.

In addition, we want to take this opportunity to remind you that buying Iberian Ham on sale is easy thanks to Olalla Jamones and its Back to School Offers. Discover them all before they run out.