Ah,the holidays.
As a registered dietitian, this time of year gives my patients the most anxiety.
Endless options of food for the whole family can make it easy to overeat.
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Here are my top 11 tips to enjoying yourself in a balanced way this holiday season.
As a dietitian,vegetables are kinda my jam, so I have to plug them wherever I can.
Consider bringing a dish of non-starchy veggies to the festivities.
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This makes sure that you actually eat the vegetables (before getting full).
And because vegetables tend to be high in nutrients and fibera winning combination for overall health.
As a food enthusiast, I get super excited when I first set my sights on any holiday feast.
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Remember to pace yourself.
If the answer is yes, then consider continuing to eat.
Again, this is a popular strategy for holiday eating.
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Skipping breakfast and lunch to “save” all of your calories for dinner typically leads to overeating.
Most of us find it extremely easy to eat something just because it’s there.
give a shot to be picky at your holiday dinner.
How do you do this?
Get your walk on.
Read more about the benefitshere.
In addition to walking, consider incorporating winter physical activities into your holiday festivities.
Sledding and ice skating two ways to stay active that the whole fam can enjoy.
Dessert is a beautiful thing.
(Especially our moistchocolate olive oil cake.)
If you want to taste every dessert in attendance, consider having a small sampling of each.
I know that healthy holiday eating can make people anxious, but try not to gettooworked up.
This should be a time of celebration and also relaxation.
More importantly, don’t let a slip become a fall.
If you do go overboard, don’t get stuck in a food rut.
attempt to get back to your healthy eating habits as soon as you possibly can.
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