Have A Healthy Christmas

It’s Christmas time again.    This is a time when your palates are eager to sample all those mouth-watering dishes.   It’s also the hardest time to stick to your weight loss routine while trying to stay healthy.    Here are some Healthy Christmas Tips you can try out to make the holidays more enjoyable.

Swapping Fatty Ingredients

If you’re a turkey lover like me then try to reduce the fat content in the turkey gravy by starting off with some homemade chickenstock.    Next add some of the turkey drippings and season to taste.    You can also trim the skin off the turkey and the ham before plunging into the juicy meat; this reduces a lot of fat.    Try some whole wheat or whole grain bread to make those scrumptious leftover turkey or ham sandwiches and switch to margarine instead of butter and cut down on the sugar in some of your favourite recipes.

Healthy Appetizers

Having slices of fruit, a fresh green salad, or a simple vegetable soup will fill parts of the stomach and cause you to eat less later on.     Drinking water before a meal has also been known to fill you up so you eat less of the high calorie and fatty foods.

Portion Control

We would all want to sample the variety of food on the table.     That is quite all right but you must control the portions you take.    Watching portions is a critical healthy eating tip especially when it comes to dessert.    Try a thin slice of fruitcake after Christmas lunch leaving room for when you feel hungry later to sample another dessert.     Remember, everything in moderation.

Cut Back On The Drinks

This Christmas make your holiday toasts with fewer calories and less fat.    Instead of using soda, make a punch for everyone to enjoy.    Also limit the number of alcoholic beverages you consume.    A glass of water is refreshing and washes down the meal without all the calories.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!

Exercise is very important in maintaing a fit and healthy body especially during the holidays.    With all the buzzing of Christmas shopping, and preparation, make time to exercise.

Enjoy Your Christmas!

You can still enjoy all the trimmings of Christmas and not gain weight.   Just remember to watch your portions and fill up on the healthier foods.    With all the Christmas dinners and parties you may attend, snack on some nuts before you go, this will also help you to eat less.   In my next post on this topic I'll suggest some great menu options, recipes, for you to try, LOOK OUT FOR IT!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!