November 2013

As the holidays approach, going healthy does not mean that you have to skip out on some of your family’s favorite dishes.  Rather, look at the recipes and consider how you can easily tweak it to make it more healthy.  Below are some simple and easy ways to make your holiday cooking healthy.

Gravy:

Okay, I think that most people know that gravy is not something to overindulge in at turkey time, however, did you know that you can do something really simple and remove 56g of fat per cup of gravy?  All you need to do is simply refrigerate the gravy prior to serving and skim off the fat before reheating it to serve.  Now there’s something to be thankful for! (more…)

Occasionally during the holidays people do tend to go overboard on eating at one time or another.  If that is the case, not all is usually lost. Key is to stay mindful during this holiday season and be vigilant about eating healthy at least 80% of the time.  These next Read more…

It is never too early to practice mindful eating strategies.  Gone are the days of eating until you can barely move from the table at Thanksgiving.  Below are some more helpful tips to help you enjoy your holidays without packing on those unwanted extra pounds. Tip #5: Eat until satisfied, Read more…

Often times, people tell me that they find it hard to manage their food intake during the holidays because they are constantly surrounded by so much food, desserts, drinks, etc. at various gatherings.  While these gatherings are in part what make the holidays fun and enjoyable, there are ways to Read more…

In anticipation of Thanksgiving next week, I thought it would be good to give out some tips for a Jolly and Healthy Holiday Season.  Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?  The key is to enjoy the holidays, but to remain mindful to healthy eating and Read more…