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EAT SMART DURING THE
Holidays
By Tami Charbonnet
Tempting finger foods, salty how to handle those situations where water and fresh lemon juice. If you
snacks, festive sugar‑laden you are tempted to overindulge. are traveling, keep fruit in an ice
desserts and high‑caloric Here are 10 tips to eat smart chest for a quick, cold, crispy snack.
beverages adorn lavishly decorated with resolve and willpower for 5. For lunch, have a large quinoa
holiday tables of temptation. continued weight loss: salad packed with fresh mixed
1. Wake up and drink 8 ounces of greens, avocado, tomatoes, tofu
Parties, sporting events and extra or lean protein, beans and a few
time with friends and family during the water with freshly squeezed lemon. crushed walnuts or almonds.
holidays put added demands on our 2. Prepare a large water bottle with the 6. Make time to snack; don’t get
time – and inches on our waistlines. so busy you forget to eat. Eating
Our willpower is tested when we are same above combo and sip all day! smart means you must snack on
offered just one taste of apple pie or 3. Eat a light, nutrient‑dense breakfast your healthy premade snacks.
another serving of mashed potatoes. 7. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily.
Experts tell us that we tend to overeat to keep you full and energized. Take a walk or jog, hit the gym or
when we’re in social situations, as much See the oatmeal recipe in this practice the exercises listed in the
as 50 percent more than when we’re issue’s Eat Fresh article. Inspire Health Exercise article.
eating alone. The solution? Adopt an 4. When you feel hungry, eat freshly 8. Relax. Find a quiet place to
“eat smart” plan that helps you anticipate cut apples, pears, carrots, celery, decompress, sit comfortably or
or other natural snacks. The key is lie down. Close your eyes and
to keep snacks on hand, ready for breathe deeply for 15 minutes.
a hunger emergency! Soak sliced Clear your mind. We often overeat
apples in a shallow container with when we’re stressed. If you relax,
you’ll slow down and refocus.
9. Take the edge off your hunger. Eat
a complete, nutrient‑dense meal
before you attend an event.
10. Set limits on yourself. Have no more
than two beverages and one small
cocktail plate of food. Stash healthy
snacks in your purse or bag to get
you through those hunger pangs.
EAT SMART DURING THE
Holidays
By Tami Charbonnet
Tempting finger foods, salty how to handle those situations where water and fresh lemon juice. If you
snacks, festive sugar‑laden you are tempted to overindulge. are traveling, keep fruit in an ice
desserts and high‑caloric Here are 10 tips to eat smart chest for a quick, cold, crispy snack.
beverages adorn lavishly decorated with resolve and willpower for 5. For lunch, have a large quinoa
holiday tables of temptation. continued weight loss: salad packed with fresh mixed
1. Wake up and drink 8 ounces of greens, avocado, tomatoes, tofu
Parties, sporting events and extra or lean protein, beans and a few
time with friends and family during the water with freshly squeezed lemon. crushed walnuts or almonds.
holidays put added demands on our 2. Prepare a large water bottle with the 6. Make time to snack; don’t get
time – and inches on our waistlines. so busy you forget to eat. Eating
Our willpower is tested when we are same above combo and sip all day! smart means you must snack on
offered just one taste of apple pie or 3. Eat a light, nutrient‑dense breakfast your healthy premade snacks.
another serving of mashed potatoes. 7. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily.
Experts tell us that we tend to overeat to keep you full and energized. Take a walk or jog, hit the gym or
when we’re in social situations, as much See the oatmeal recipe in this practice the exercises listed in the
as 50 percent more than when we’re issue’s Eat Fresh article. Inspire Health Exercise article.
eating alone. The solution? Adopt an 4. When you feel hungry, eat freshly 8. Relax. Find a quiet place to
“eat smart” plan that helps you anticipate cut apples, pears, carrots, celery, decompress, sit comfortably or
or other natural snacks. The key is lie down. Close your eyes and
to keep snacks on hand, ready for breathe deeply for 15 minutes.
a hunger emergency! Soak sliced Clear your mind. We often overeat
apples in a shallow container with when we’re stressed. If you relax,
you’ll slow down and refocus.
9. Take the edge off your hunger. Eat
a complete, nutrient‑dense meal
before you attend an event.
10. Set limits on yourself. Have no more
than two beverages and one small
cocktail plate of food. Stash healthy
snacks in your purse or bag to get
you through those hunger pangs.
