Nutrition and Health

How do you maintain your healthy eating habits during a family feast? How can you make sure that the turkey is the only one stuffed during the holiday season?  These guidelines can help you make healthy food choices. These guidelines can help you make healthy food choices and limit tempting, high calorie foods during the holidays and other special occasions.

Think About People, Not Food!

Concentrate on socializing, making new acquaintances, and having fun. Spend time conversing with relatives or reminiscing with old friends. Think  about what you  are  celebrating,  not  just  about  how  great  the food is!

Plan Before You Eat

When  you  arrive  at  celebrations, check  out all  the food  options  and develop a plan which will enable you to  sample  foods  you  enjoy without abandoning  the  good  habits  you’ve formed. Remember, it is OK to have some holiday treats, just spend your calories wisely and then enjoy the foods you choose!