Overview
- EsSalud advises that leftovers and reheated dishes should be kept no longer than three days and must reach at least 70°C when reheated to curb microbial growth.
- Specialists stress maintaining the cold chain below 5°C, cooking or reheating to roughly 65°C, and avoiding cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.
- The Health Ministry warns a single Christmas dinner can top 2,000 calories, raising triglycerides, cholesterol and glucose, so menus should emphasize vegetables, lean proteins and measured portions.
- Doctors and nutritionists recommend keeping regular meals to avoid bingeing, prioritizing hydration, moderating alcohol and designating a non‑drinking driver rather than using fasting as “compensation.”
- Outlets note a December rise in ultra‑processed treats and report a projected 20% year‑over‑year increase in panettone sales for 2025, while publishing balanced menus and simple recipes to ease safer celebrations.