I eat to live

When many think Christmas is about eating without ceasing, Bettina Praising Tumuhaise, a mother of three, and a business woman, will choose to stick to her daily menu despite of the many foods that will be severed.

If I am to eat, I stick to small portions because I live by the saying we eat to live not live to eat. Most of my food composes vegetables such as cabbage, nakati but mainly I prefer lettuce. I cook my vegetables for just five minutes so that they retain their nutrients. Sometimes, when I am not so hungry, I eat vegetables only since they help to speed up the digestion of other foods.
To keep my weight in check, I eat boiled foods three times a week. I eat meat once a week and choose to do way with milk and opt for spiced black tea instead. If I get a craving for junk foods, I will treat myself once a month.

To ensure that I drink the required eight glasses of water per day, I carry my water bottle everywhere I go. I do not drink soda and in case I do not take water then I drink juice without sugar. If I eat lunch then I will have to do away with supper and take a cup of coffee between 7pm and 8pm which I also plan on doing this Christmas.
To keep fit I swim once a week and jog every evening for about four kilometres. After a long tiring day, I make sure I get atleast six hour of sleep. One thing I never do is self medicate. Before I take any medication, I first consult a doctor. However, I rarely get sick because I treat my body like a temple.