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
one meal or day.

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