TIPS FOR HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING

Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

When the holids arive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating.  Weight gains of 7- 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas.  To make the holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy eating through the season and not gaining weight.

Most traditional foods can be made low fat.
Turkey is very lean without the skin, and gravy
can be made without any fat.  Potatoes that are
served without butter can be very healthy.  The
beloved pumpkin pie is nutritious, although it
can be made into a fatty dessert with the adding
of whipped cream.

Even though the holidays are in, don't forget about the exercise.  Keeping weight off during

the holiday season is burning off the extra 

calories.  You should plan a walk after meals, 

park farther from stores when you shop, and 

take a few walks around the mall before you 

begin shopping.

During holiday parties and at family dinners, 

feel free to sample foods although you shouldn't

splurge.  Decide on what you plan to eat in 

advance, then stick to your plan.  Eat plenty

of vegetables, fruit, low fat dressings, and

slices of lean meats.  Before you go to a party, 

eat a small snack to help curb your appetite.

If at all possible, avoid alcohol.  Having too

many drinks can cripple your will power, and 

also add excess calories to your diet.  In the 

place of alcohol, drink water with lemon. Water

can help to limit your appetite and keep you 

from binging.  Also make sure to avoid eggnog, 

as each glass can have up to 300 calories.

Be flexible with your healthy eating, as one bad

meal won't ruin your diet.  Try to balance your

calories over a few days and don't just look at

one meal or day.