Sunday, November 3, 2013

Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating




When the holidays arrive, 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


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