Some helpful tips... Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain, Part 1 from Dr. Weil A prudent strategy for enjoying holiday meals and avoiding seasonal weight gain is to resolve to make smart choices, rather than just grimly deciding to deprive yourself. Consider these healthy eating tips this holiday season: Checklist 1. Choose fiber-rich fruits and vegetables for appetizers, eat high-calorie foods sparingly and avoid dishes high in sugar and sodium. Checklist 2. Be aware of what you eat. To help prevent overindulging - and the stomachache, bloating and other gastrointestinal discomfort that can come with it - be mindful while eating, and stop when you are feeling full. Checklist 3. Dont starve yourself all day to justify eating more at dinner. Eating a satisfying breakfast can ward off the temptation to overindulge later in the day. Checklist 4. Savor your foods. Choose foods that you really love to eat, chew each bite slowly and be mindful of all the flavors and aromas. Eating slowly not only allows you to enjoy and give thanks for your food, but helps prevent overeating: it takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal the brain that youre full. Checklist 5. Get up from the table when youre done in order to avoid nibbling. Checklist 6. Once your meal is over, take a walk to help digest your food and think about what a wonderful experience you just had - and the company and conversations that contributed to making it memorable and enjoyable.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:05:02 +0000
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