How can we enjoy all of the Christmas treats without overindulging at holiday gatherings?
It’s that time of year again Christmas parties, school activities and concerts, getting together with family and friends and there is always lots and lots of rich yummy food everywhere we go. So how do we prevent gaining those few extra pounds this time of year? Here are a few suggestions: • Do not go to parties starving to avoid overeating, snack on a glass of milk or a nutritious snack prior to the party. • Keep both hands full at a party to avoid the excesses of the buffet table. • Take a plate and choose a selection of treats rather than on-going dipping from the buffet table; This will allow you to better judge how much you are consuming. • You need to increase your physical activity over the holidays as a way to offset the overindulging and to reduce stress. Here are a few suggestions on how to lighten up your Holiday meal: • Use a gravy cup or refrigerate the pan of juices and skim the fat off before making gravy. This saves around 56 grams of fat per cup. • In the dressing, use
