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Have a Healthy Holiday<br />
The holidays are all about indulging - parties, treats, sweets and<br />
more. Come January, many of us look back on our December<br />
gluttony with regret. What can we do now to reduce the guilt later?<br />
It’s important to enjoy the holidays and, for many of us, that means<br />
partaking in traditional family recipes. If there’s a dish you can’t live<br />
without, see if you can make some substitutions.<br />
Making a creamy dip to take to a party or potluck? Swap out the<br />
sour cream for nonfat Greek Yogurt and serve it with veggies instead<br />
of chips. Change out those buttery crescent rolls for something with<br />
whole grains.<br />
There is a lot of social pressure to overeat during the holidays. After<br />
all, your friends and family spend hours preparing these dishes.<br />
One great trick (especially for parties or buffet-style dinners) is to<br />
start at the dessert table - not to take the sweets first. Take a dessert or<br />
salad-sized plate instead of the dinner plate.<br />
Then you’ll have about 30% less space that you’ll feel obligated to<br />
fill. Stick with a spoonful or small serving of your favorites. Then layer<br />
on the compliments to the chef.<br />
Once you’re done with your small plate, drink a full glass or bottle of<br />
water. If you’re still hungry, then take your small plate back for another<br />
small serving of the things you loved most.<br />
Many of us enjoy cocktails during the holidays that can also expand<br />
our waistlines. If you are someone who likes to drink, start the party off<br />
with a full glass or bottle of water and alternate water with each drink.<br />
You can also swap out the alcohol for something festive and fun. For<br />
example, mix some cranberry and pomegranate juice, top with seltzer<br />
and a squeeze of lime. There’s also<br />
a cranberry fizz with ginger ale,<br />
cranapple juice, cinnamon sugar,<br />
and a lemon or lime.<br />
Of course, if you are drinking over the holidays, be sure to have a<br />
designated driver or call a cab or rideshare service to get home safely.<br />
Theresa Brinton, FNP-BC<br />
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