The average person consumes approximately 7,000 calories on Christmas Day, according to the Christmas Calories Swap Shop infographic.
That means good news for the gyms, since many people make new year’s resolutions to work out more, especially after the gluttonous holidays. But while exercise is a healthy habit, there’s no reason why a few of the holiday goods can’t be swapped out for a few delicious but belly-friendly choices. With greasy rich feasts of sausage stuffing and quiche, it’s hard not to pack on the pounds over Christmas. Readers will be delighted to know that the replaced options are not as dreadful as imagined with a glass of champagne weighing in at half the calories of mulled wine and gravy over cranberry sauce, who says eating healthier can’t be just as tasty?
Waist-Friendly Feasts
This Christmas Calories Swap Shop Infographic Offers Lightweight Options
Trend Themes
1. Lighter Holiday Feasts - There is an opportunity to create products and services that offer tasty and nutritious options for the holidays without compromising on flavor or tradition.
2. Calorie-counting Tools - There is an opportunity to develop innovative solutions, such as mobile apps and wearables, that help people keep track of their calorie intake during the holidays.
3. Healthy Resolutions - The trend of making new year’s resolutions around health and fitness presents an opportunity for companies to market healthy food and exercise options.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry could benefit from offering lighter, healthier holiday options to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers.
2. Fitness - The fitness industry could benefit from the trend of making new year’s resolutions around health and fitness by promoting their products and services that help people achieve their fitness goals.
3. Technology - The technology industry could benefit from developing new tools and apps that help people stay accountable for their health and fitness goals during the holidays.