Sunday, December 26, 2010
Healthy Approach to Holiday Eating and Beyond
Monday, December 20, 2010
Have Your Turkey and Eat it Too!
- 663 calories
- 37g fat
- 211 mg cholesterol
- 643 calories
- 37g fat
- 241 mg cholesterol
- 603 calories
- 34g fat
- 228 mg cholesterol
The company kept by the turkey on the plate is quite another story however. For me, when all else fails there's always the vegetable, bread and or salad that I can depend on to help balance out the extra fat and calories that often come with a special feast. Unfortunately when the steamed green beans almondine turn out to be a cream soup laden green bean casserole all that goes out the window.
And it's not just the green beans, crusty whole grain dinner rolls have a habit of transforming into pumpkin nut bread or cinnamon rolls and a crisp green salad becomes pineapple, orange marshmallow sour cream combination during the holidays throwing the best laid plans out the window.
If you are the cook, try incorporating a healthier alternative. Believe me it is very much appreciated by all concerned. Not the cook? Offer to bring something. If nothing else, you will have a choice but my guess is that others will appreciate it as well. If you are like me, the fresh, lean choices are not only just as good but in many cases better than the more traditional fat and calorie laden sides.
Enjoy the holidays, just come out ahead on the other side.
Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating
Marcia
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Let the Holidays Begin!
- Keep a regular eating routine - don't skip meals even if a big event lies ahead. Saving calories for later simply gives you permission to overeat
- Grab a small snack on your way to an event - it helps you avoid overeating or drinking when you get there
- Schedule exercise into your week just like you do meetings or parties
- Concentrate on being social at the event and position yourself out of reach of the food table
- Peruse the buffet table before you get in line that way you choose calories you will enjoy the most
- When visiting friends bring along healthy foods or offer to go shopping for your host
- Watch portion sizes when healthy foods are simply not available - half the size is half the calories
- Take advantage of off nights to cook and eat healthy
- Watch the alcohol calories - they can really add up
Focus on breaking even rather than losing weight - that is a victory! And above all enjoy the holidays for what they are a special time to celebrate the people in your life.
Happy, Healthy Holidays!
Marcia