{"id":15217,"date":"2026-01-28T23:18:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/starting-over-back-in-shape-after-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:32:36","slug":"getting-back-in-shape-after-the-holidays-what-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/getting-back-in-shape-after-the-holidays-what-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"STARTING over: back in shape AFTER THE HOLIDAYS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We love to make new year\u2019s resolutions during the first days of the year, the perfect time to start new projects and plans, and to reset everything and get back to \u201cwhere we were\u201d.
And if January offers us the energy and motivation needed to give us the right boost to get going, why not start from a\u00a0healthy and balanced diet<\/strong>\u00a0together with consistent physical activity?<\/p>\n

After Christmas and its indulgences, all we have to do is find the right motivation to gradually get back to the\u00a0healthy and flexible diet<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that we aspire to. Let\u2019s then start from a food plan that allows us to eliminate the excess toxins caused by pre-Christmas aperitifs, panettones, champagne and lavish lunches in favour of\u00a0balanced and correct habits<\/strong>, for a real lifestyle change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to get back in shape after the holidays<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to experts, there are some daily things that you should always do if you want to\u00a0get back on track<\/strong>\u00a0in January.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

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do sports, preferably aerobic-type activities, such as slow running, cycling, going for walks, cross-country skiing etc.);<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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get rid of excess toxins by reducing your intake of alcohol and food conservatives;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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try relaxing with a steam bath or sauna;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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limit, where possible, stressful situations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When it comes to diet, here is what nutritionists suggest to\u00a0get back into shape<\/strong>\u00a0in a\u00a0right and sustainable way<\/strong>2<\/sup>:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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No to fasting and punitive diets: it is better to indulge occasionally and then get back to your\u00a0regular diet<\/strong>;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Don\u2019t drastically reduce the amount of food: just don\u2019t\u00a0overdo it with the portions<\/strong>\u00a0and choose\u00a0quality and variety<\/strong>\u00a0at the table;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Limit eating out<\/strong>;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Increase intake of vegetables, fruit,\u00a0<\/strong>pulses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0grains<\/strong><\/a>;<\/u><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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lways choose\u00a0seasonal products<\/strong><\/a>: thanks to their nutritional properties, they are the most suitable foods to face the cold winter months;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Choose\u00a0simple, satisfying, healthy, tasty\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0colourful dishes<\/strong>: food must be our ally, not our enemy!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What to eat after the holidays<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are a couple tasty and super healthy recipes that will allow us to \u201cget back in line\u201d without regretting Christmas indulgences too much.<\/p>\n

SPELT, CABBAGE AND POTATO SOUP3<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrant, detoxifying and welcoming: an ideal first course to fight the cold without weighing yourself down. Here\u2019s how to prepare it.<\/p>\n

Preparation time:\u00a01h<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients (4 portions)<\/strong><\/p>\n

250 g cleaned cabbage
250 g potatoes
200 g\u00a0Pedon<\/strong>\u00a0Spelt<\/strong>\u00a0from the\u00a0C\u2019\u00e8 di buono in Italia<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0range
1 piece of carrot
1 piece of celery
1 piece of onion
Vegetable broth
Extra-virgin olive oil
Bay leaf
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  1. Chop the onion, celery and carrot and fry in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of oil for a few minutes. Add the\u00a0Pedon Spelt\u00a0<\/strong>and let it flavour for a few moments in the frying pan, then sprinkle with a litre of hot broth, cover and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n
  2. Dice the potatoes and chop the cabbage, then add them to the other ingredients.<\/li>\n
  3. Add some cooking broth together with a bay leaf and cook for another 15 minutes; season with salt. Turn off and let the soup cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Just top it off with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper and your super comforting soup is ready to be served!<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    QUINOA MEATBALLS WITH CAULIFLOWERS AND RADICCHIO<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A tantalizing, healthy and appetizing second course,\u00a0quinoa meatballs with cauliflower and radicchio<\/strong>\u00a0are made with quinoa, which is high in protein \u2013 an ingredient chosen by NASA as the ideal food for astronauts. A seasonal recipe that is also perfect to get back in shape here on \u201cearth\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Difficulty:\u00a0easy<\/strong>
    Preparation time:\u00a020 minutes + resting time<\/strong>
    Cooking time:\u00a030 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    200 g\u00a0Pedon<\/strong>\u00a0White Quinoa<\/strong>\u00a0from the\u00a0Dalla Buona Terra<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0range
    200 g cauliflower
    1 head of radicchio
    1 shallot
    40 g grated Parmesan cheese
    2 eggs
    Extra virgin olive oil to taste
    salt to taste<\/p>\n

    Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. First, clean the cauliflower, cut it into small pieces and steam for 10 minutes. Peel and finely chop the shallot and simmer with 2 tablespoons of oil and one of water. Combine the radicchio cleaned and cut into strips, add salt, stir and cook over a high flame until all the water has evaporated. Let it cool and mix it with the cauliflower previously crushed with a fork.<\/li>\n
    2. Rinse the\u00a0Pedon White Quinoa<\/strong>\u00a0well, transfer it to a saucepan with 600 ml of water and cook until the water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
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    3. Form meatballs with wet hands, let them rest half an hour in the fridge and then brown in the oven at 180\u00b0 for about 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Your delicious\u00a0quinoa meatballs with cauliflower and radicchio<\/strong>\u00a0are now ready for the table!<\/p>\n

      Our new range dedicated to\u00a0traditionally<\/strong>\u00a0cooked pulses, grains and seeds\u00a0<\/strong>now has a new look and is the perfect ally to \u201cstart over\u201d with some healthy resolutions.\u00a0Dalla Buona Terra<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers products that stand out for their\u00a0tradition, careful selection of raw materials\u00a0<\/strong>and strong\u00a0bond with the land.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      A line that is divided into\u00a05 segments: La Tradizione<\/strong>, with 30 varieties of pulses and grains that are traditionally cooked and suitable for any type of dish (among which you\u2019ll find\u00a0White Quinoa, Spelt, Red Lentils<\/em>),\u00a0I Biologici<\/strong>, organic pulses and grains in packs of 500 g (such as\u00a0Organic Pearled Barley\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Mix of Organic Pulses and Grains<\/em>),\u00a0L\u2019Italia Tipica<\/strong>, with exquisite typical dishes from various regions of Italy (including\u00a0Lentils from the Sibillini Mountains, Chickpeas from Murgia, Barley from Alta Tuscia<\/em>),
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        We love to make new year\u2019s resolutions during the first days of the year, the perfect time to start new projects and plans, and to reset everything and get back to \u201cwhere we were\u201d.And if January offers us the energy and motivation needed to give us the right boost to get going, why not start […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-we-surprise-you"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15217"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15219,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15217\/revisions\/15219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}