Healthy Eating for the Holidays

7 Tips for avoiding over-indulgence at Holiday parties:

1. Spend time making conversations instead of stuffing yourself with foods/drinks.
2. Have a 200-350 Kcal snack before you arrive the party (ex. a handful of nuts, a non-fat Greek yogurt with 1 Tbsp of flaxseed/chia seed/fresh chopped berries, a piece of fruit with 1 Tbsp natural Almond Butter).
3. Suggest guests to bring a healthy dish along with recipes to share with friends and family.
4. Limit alcohol consumption. Choose wine or straight spirits over mixed drinks or beer. Have at least a glass of water in between drinks.
5. Eat slowly and enjoy every bite of your meal.
6. Stick with the 3 bites rule if you want to have cheat foods (ex. high calorie pie).
7. Have fun and dance off the calories with friends and family.

Holiday Food Choices:

EAT MORE

• Vegetable or Fresh Fruit Salad with light dressing (ex. Greek yogurt)
• Steamed/Roasted Vegetables
• Mashed sweet potato/pumpkin
• Boiled Fish/Chicken breast/Turkey breast
• Water

EAT LESS

• Eggnog/Soda/Juice
• Gravy/Cream/Butter sauce
• Baby ribs
• Holiday pies/cakes/bread pudding
• Fried Foods
• Alcoholic beverages