22.12.25
Feast Mode Activated — How to Prepare for the Christmas Food Marathon
Tis the season to eat like there’s no January.
But if you want to enjoy everything without the food coma, bloating, or regret nap under the tree, here’s how to prep like a pro.
But if you want to enjoy everything without the food coma, bloating, or regret nap under the tree, here’s how to prep like a pro.
1. Don’t starve before the feast
Skipping breakfast to “save calories for later” sounds logical… until you arrive starving and inhale six canapés before taking off your coat.
➡️ Instead: Have a light, balanced meal earlier in the day — protein + fiber + healthy fats (think eggs and toast or yogurt with seeds and fruit).
It helps control appetite and stabilize blood sugar, so you won’t dive face-first into the cheese board.
➡️ Instead: Have a light, balanced meal earlier in the day — protein + fiber + healthy fats (think eggs and toast or yogurt with seeds and fruit).
It helps control appetite and stabilize blood sugar, so you won’t dive face-first into the cheese board.
2. Move a little before you munch a lot
Large portions, especially heavy on carbs and fats, can divert blood to your gut and trigger that post-meal nap reflex.
This is the classic food coma — your body says “digest now, think later.”
➡️ Fix it: Eat slowly. Listen for the “satisfied” signal, not the “stuffed” one.
Use Mealtune to preview how a meal might impact your energy before you order.
This is the classic food coma — your body says “digest now, think later.”
➡️ Fix it: Eat slowly. Listen for the “satisfied” signal, not the “stuffed” one.
Use Mealtune to preview how a meal might impact your energy before you order.
3. Pre-game with a plan
Mentally walk through the feast.
Is there a dish you really love? A dessert worth waiting for? Prioritize what you genuinely want and skip the filler.
➡️ Tip: Choose your “must-have” indulgence, then build the rest of your plate with color, protein, and texture (vegetables, lean meat, roasted sides, etc.)
Is there a dish you really love? A dessert worth waiting for? Prioritize what you genuinely want and skip the filler.
➡️ Tip: Choose your “must-have” indulgence, then build the rest of your plate with color, protein, and texture (vegetables, lean meat, roasted sides, etc.)
4. Hydrate first, sip smart later
Holiday fatigue can come from dehydration + alcohol + sugar overload. Don’t let your body get triple-punched.
➡️ Before the meal: Drink water (yes, boring — but powerful).
➡️ During: Alternate wine with water, and slow down. You’ll enjoy the flavors more and stay clear-headed.
➡️ Before the meal: Drink water (yes, boring — but powerful).
➡️ During: Alternate wine with water, and slow down. You’ll enjoy the flavors more and stay clear-headed.
5. Slow down, chew, breathe
Seriously. It’s not a race.
Eating slower helps your digestion, prevents bloating, and gives your brain time to realize you’re full before the second helping of stuffing hits.
➡️ Pro move: Put your fork down between bites. Talk. Laugh. Watch the dog try to steal the ham.
Eating slower helps your digestion, prevents bloating, and gives your brain time to realize you’re full before the second helping of stuffing hits.
➡️ Pro move: Put your fork down between bites. Talk. Laugh. Watch the dog try to steal the ham.
Mealtune can help you navigate the feast
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No more guessing. Just meals that actually work for you.
No more guessing. Just meals that actually work for you.
Olesia Kharinskaia
Mealtune founder. UX/UI designer, nutritionist enthusiast.