Healthy Eating during Holidays

Enjoy Holidays with Healthy Eating

During the holidays, there are parties, dinners, and lots of visits from family and friends. Make sure you're eating healthy.

Here are some tips to make healthy foods prepared for the holiday feast:

• Try baking, broiling or grilling meals
• Make a low-fat version of a family favorite
• Choose skinless white meat of poultry
• Use more fruit and vegetables
• Lighten up on toppings

Here are some effective tips that may help you survive the holiday seasons eating healthy.

• Don't skip meals to save calories for a party, you'll end up eating more. Eat small, lower-calorie meals during the day so you can enjoy a special treat later.
• Never arrive at a party with an empty feeling. Eat a healthy snack right before. A hungry stomach can sabotage even the strongest willpower.
• When you arrive at a dinner, don’t rush to the food. Greet people you know, get a bottle of water and settle in first.
• If possible, choose two appetizers instead of an entire entrée or share with a friend.
• Make only one trip to the buffet and be selective. Choose only the foods you really want to eat.
• Keep the portions small. Often, a taste is all you will need to satisfy a craving.
• Skip the fried food and eat more vegetables and fruits. Fresh vegetables are always great. Have a small serving of dip, just enough to coat the carrot stick or broccoli.
• If you want to nibble on cheese, take only one or two small pieces.
• Broiled shrimp or scallops are a good choice. Choose either cocktail sauce, lemon or horseradish as a condiment.
• If second helpings are mandatory with your host or hostess, make your first helping small. That way, if you’re enticed to take seconds, at least the total amount of food you eat may equal a normal-sized portion.
• Drink water and avoid alcohol
• Don't forget to exercise

So enjoying holidays doesn’t necessary mean skipping healthy eating.