This time of year you will find no shortage of articles telling how NOT to eat during the holiday season, but during these times of celebration, who wants to hear what not to do?! We all know to beware of too many baked goods and to err on the side of caution when pouring a glass of egg nog, but let’s not waste another minute worrying about what not to eat. Be good to yourself this year and eat the good stuff!
Check out these TOP PICKS for the HOLIDAY SEASON:
Oatmeal: A big mistake people make is skipping breakfast in anticipation of a big holiday meal. This will likely leave you starving and cause you to overeat! Start your day off right and eat breakfast. Oatmeal provides you with dietary fiber- good for your heart and digestive system!
Walnuts: Before many holiday meals, there are plenty of appetizers around, and the fat and calories can add up quickly. Spend time socializing with your friends & family, and have a small handful of walnuts for some protein and healthy Omega-3 fats instead of the standard appetizer fare. Remember, more is not always better- just keep it to one handful.
Sweet Potatoes: Searching for a healthy side dish to go with your main meal? A baked or steamed sweet potato is a nutritional powerhouse. The sweet potato is low in calories with no fat or cholesterol. It is a great source of dietary fiber and plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Cranberry Sauce: The canned cranberry sauce may be high in sugar, but it’s easy to make your own. Similar to the sweet potato, you will get tons of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants!
Dark Chocolate: Choose a piece of dark chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth after the meal. Pies & cakes won’t provide you with the flavinoids found in dark chocolate which are good for your heart.
Eating smart during the holidays doesn’t mean that you have to ditch the festive flavors of season. Choose foods that are not only a treat, but are also packed with the micronutrients that will help you build a stronger body.
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More Holiday Eating Hints, Tips, and Picks
Check out these TOP PICKS for the HOLIDAY SEASON:
Oatmeal: A big mistake people make is skipping breakfast in anticipation of a big holiday meal. This will likely leave you starving and cause you to overeat! Start your day off right and eat breakfast. Oatmeal provides you with dietary fiber- good for your heart and digestive system!
Walnuts: Before many holiday meals, there are plenty of appetizers around, and the fat and calories can add up quickly. Spend time socializing with your friends & family, and have a small handful of walnuts for some protein and healthy Omega-3 fats instead of the standard appetizer fare. Remember, more is not always better- just keep it to one handful.
Sweet Potatoes: Searching for a healthy side dish to go with your main meal? A baked or steamed sweet potato is a nutritional powerhouse. The sweet potato is low in calories with no fat or cholesterol. It is a great source of dietary fiber and plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Cranberry Sauce: The canned cranberry sauce may be high in sugar, but it’s easy to make your own. Similar to the sweet potato, you will get tons of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants!
Dark Chocolate: Choose a piece of dark chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth after the meal. Pies & cakes won’t provide you with the flavinoids found in dark chocolate which are good for your heart.
Eating smart during the holidays doesn’t mean that you have to ditch the festive flavors of season. Choose foods that are not only a treat, but are also packed with the micronutrients that will help you build a stronger body.