Holiday Stress: Healthy Eating

Holiday Stress: Eating Healthy Make healthy holiday choices

Holidays such as bring a dessert, bring fruit  Prepare foods on a full rather than a cheesecake. stomach. You will not be as Thanksgiving, Christmas and  Listen to your stomach; tempted to taste what you New Year’s bring to mind reduce your portion sizes are making. and stop eating when you thoughts of family, friends, feel satisfied rather than Cocktails and Beverages fun and food. However, each stuffed. Before you reach for the eggnog, remember that some year, millions of Americans Cooking and Baking mixed drinks may have as struggle to maintain their If you are the one hosting, use many calories as a dessert. that to your advantage – it It’s okay to indulge in some waistlines during the holidays puts you in control of what will holiday spirits, but keep the while surrounded by tempting be served. For example, following suggestions in mind: substitute high-fat or calorie-  Pace yourself; drink water or holiday treats. laden ingredients with more seltzer between drinks. The healthy choices, such as using more you drink, the more Holiday Parties an egg substitute rather than the temptation to snack By following the healthy tips a whole egg. There can also increases. below, you will be on your way be a downfall when it comes  Try ice water with lemon or to enjoying all your holiday to hosting: the temptation to non-caffeinated soft drinks. parties, while also staying in sample the food while you are  Consume mixed drinks with control of your eating. For preparing it. To help you resist diet soda, club soda or tonic example: the urge to snack while when possible.  Do not leave the house on an cooking: empty stomach – it  Keep your mouth occupied promotes overeating. with a piece of sugar-free  Avoid standing near the food gum or sip tea to reduce table, a sure-fire way to your urge to sample while overindulge. you cook.  Make socializing your top priority; conversation will keep you occupied and away from the food. Enjoy the holidays...  Limit your drinking; alcohol Don’t abandon health habits or feel pressured to eat and drink more increases hunger and lowers than usual just because of the holidays. Make sure you get plenty of willpower. sleep, exercise, and plan your meals ahead of time; you will make it  Offer a low-calorie through the holidays feeling satisfied and in control. alternative; for example, if you have volunteered to

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