Overview
- MINSA’s Línea 113 recommends half-vegetable plates, small portions, slow eating, solid hydration and moderating panetón to keep celebrations comfortable.
- EsSalud warns that leftovers should be kept no longer than three days and reheated to at least 70°C, with proper refrigeration and no cross‑contamination to prevent illness.
- Clinicians add core food-safety steps: maintain the cold chain below 5°C and reheat or cook thoroughly to lower the risk of foodborne pathogens.
- Experts urge alcohol harm reduction by eating before drinking, alternating alcoholic beverages with water and assigning a sober driver to avoid accidents.
- A single Christmas Eve meal can exceed 2,000 calories, and heavier December reliance on ultraprocessed foods raises risks of rapid weight gain and adverse metabolic changes.