This is the time of year when food temptations soar. Maybe your children have stocked your home with bags and bags of trick-or-treat candy or maybe you are already planning your family’s Thanksgiving Feast. Whatever the temptation, here are a few tips to help you avoid giving in to the holiday binge.
- Don’t set yourself up for failure by forbidding the “good stuff”. Allow yourself to enjoy your holiday favorites in small quantities. One-half a cup or a 200-calorie allotment is a safe amount. If you want more, remind yourself you can have it tomorrow.
- Give it away. Divide your goodies into small quantities on disposable plates and share it with family, friends, & neighbors.
- Keep nutritious, low calorie snacks available. Crunchy fruits & vegetables will satisfy the urge to overindulge.
Janna McIntosh, RD, LD
Posted on
Tue, November 1, 2011
by Alicia Prince