Hello Again!
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the
typical holiday goodie fare will be part of the holidays spreads at most of the
gatherings you attend. Don’t feel bad when you cave in to temptation; always
remember: Moderation is key. If fruits happen to be a part of the menu, don’t
forget to add these to your plate; they’ll definitely help you to consume less
of the empty calories in most holiday desserts (yule log, anyone?). If you’re
tasked with preparing a holiday dessert, try to make it a healthier option: use
fruits like pineapple, strawberries or oranges; it’ll reduce the amount of
sugar in the dessert AND it will pack an antioxidant punch. Here are a few
yummy suggestions:
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Some more tips to help you keep your dietary
regimen on track over the holidays:
- Avoid greasy
foods and food prepared with heavy creams. Load up your plate with fresh
salads and healthy and filling vegetables.
- Take your time!
Eating mindfully and taking the time to savour each bite will help you to
curb those trips for seconds.
- Drink a cup of
herbal tea after dinner; this really helps to aid with digestion. Some of
my favourites are chamomile, peppermint and anise tea.
- Stay active
throughout the holidays. Exercise is not only a great way to help you
maintain your weight during the festive onslaught, it also helps you to
keep any holiday stress at bay. Check out this 30-minute video, and try to
work it in at least 3 times a week during the holidays to help you burn
off any extra calories. If you don’t have time to work routines into your
day, park far away from the mall entrance while Christmas shopping. Those
few extra steps can go a long way!
- Once again,
don’t forget that moderation is key. No one should feel like they should
be avoiding any festive delights; you really only eat them once a year ;)
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