Hi everyone! Here are some great Tips for Healthy Holiday! With Christmas just around the corner and all the hustle and bustle we are doing, we still all have to live a little - we all deserve it! Even if you have worked extra hard and burned a few extra calories in our club, these great tips will keep you on track. Don't let your tempatations get the best of you - just keep making those smarter choices in your meal planning each day and you will get to your fitness destination. Enjoy!
1. Skip the basting. Choose a plain turkey or plain ham and cook it in a bag to seal in the moisture. And remove the skin before serving.
2. Use ingredients like whole wheat bread, vegetables, fruits (cranberries, raisins, dates or apples), nuts and your favorite spices for the stuffing and bake it in the oven rather than inside the turkey.
3. Use skim milk or buttermilk rather than whole milk and skip the butter for your mashed potatoes.
4. Serve your sweet potatoes or yams baked rather than candied and let your guests add butter to taste.
5. Don’t serve the meals on your largest plates. By using smaller plates you ensure smaller portion size and even that second helping isn’t quite so damaging.
6. Give your meal gourmet appeal by cooking your green vegetables with garlic, nuts, and herbs rather than creamy or fat laden sauces.
Happy Holidays,
Veronica
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Tip #5 is so true!
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