Holiday gatherings overflow with eggnog, cookies and other treats loaded with fat and calories. Eating these goodies in moderation, maintaining healthy eating habits, and exercising will help you avoid weight gain and improve your overall well-being. Below are some guidelines for healthy eating:
Choose these foods
-- Low-fat, low-cholesterol foods like vegetables, fruits, rice, and pasta. They are high in fiber and carbohydrates, and they are filling without being high in fat.
-- Vegetable, olive and canola oils: These oils are relatively low in saturated fat, compared to palm oils, butter, or lard.
-- Low or non-fat varieties of products like salad dressing, cheese, mayonnaise and milk. Fat contains more calories per gram than carbohydrates and protein.
In addition to choosing the right foods, try these tips:
-- Bake, broil, or steam your food. Frying with oil adds unnecessary calories to your meal.
-- Trim fat from meat, remove skin from chicken, and add fish to your diet. These are easy ways to cut fat from your food.
-- Eat smaller portions at a slow pace. This helps prevent overeating.
-- Try to eat well before your bedtime. This gives your body time to digest your food before you go to sleep.
Getting Help
If you'd like more info, contact EAP at 800-327-4968 or http://www.eap4you.com/.
TTY is 1-877-492-7341.
To find out what services are available, check your employee benefits or call your local human services agency. You also can talk with someone you can trust, such as a doctor or nurse, local mental health professional, or member of the clergy.
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