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Helpful Holiday Diet Tips

The following suggestions will help you make healthy eating decisions while cooking and celebrating during the holidays:

Plan ahead

Think about what you want to eat and how the carbohydrates and calories fit into your meal plan. If concerned call ahead and ask what will be served to help you develop your menu choicesor think about alternatives in advance.

Eat something before you go

Have some protein, or a light snack before you go, so you won’t be tempted to overeat when you get there.

Keep your perspective

Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t meet your goals. Simply, adjust your eating habits at the next event and/or plan time to be more active.

Portion control

Try selecting one serving of a few items that are low in fat, sugar and salt.

Exercise

Put on your walking shoes and head for the pavement or the mall. Spend your extra holiday hours making sure you take your walk once (or even twice) a day to lower blood glucose levels. Or, increase your other activities – rake some leaves, take the steps instead
of the elevator, walk the dog or play with the kids.

Chris