Healthy Holiday Alternatives

 

During the holiday season, we all look forward to those delicious holiday meals, but dread putting on the extra weight that comes with them. Just because there are tons of meals of delicious food, doesn’t mean you can’t make healthy substitutions and healthy choices while still enjoy the savory tastes of your favorite meals!

Getting ready to fill up your plate? Try grabbing a smaller plate. This will help you manage your portion size and will ensure that your eyes are not bigger than your stomach. Before going to any large meal, try and have a small healthy snack before to help fill you up.

Healthy food alternatives are to replace dark meat with white meat, for dark meat has twice the amount of fat as well as 40 percent more calories. In addition, try and replace pasta and white bread with whole wheat alternatives. You can also replace dips with alternatives such as low fat yogurts and cottage cheese as well as potatoes with healthier alternatives such as sweet potatoes.

Try exercising during the day if you know you are going to eat a large meal, as well as make sure you drink a glass of water at least 20 minutes before a meal. Many times, your body can confuse hunger with thirst, so make sure you stay hydrated and healthy this holiday season!


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