Beware of "Hidden" Calories During the Holidays
Holiday gatherings and eating go
hand in hand—that's why most
people gain about a pound between
Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
This pound often lingers past the holidays
and can lead to gradual weight gain over
the years.
If You're Going to a Party...
- Choose small, low-calorie meals earlier in the day. This will balance out the calories you'll eat at the party.
- Choose fruit or veggies with a little dip, instead of cheese or fried foods.
- Watch your intake of fat and "empty calories" in sweets, such as pies. One slice of pumpkin pie packs a whopping 14 fat grams and 316 calories. Eat half of a serving of pie instead.
- Foods on your dinner plate may also have hidden calories. For example, half a cup of stuffing has nearly 9 grams of fat and 178 calories.
Counting Calories
The stress and schedule of a busy holiday can often disrupt our healthy eating habits, including more trips to the drive-thru or our favorite fastfood restaurant. Choosing healthier options on the menu helps. To help you keep track of those "fast" meals, call
November/December 2005 Healthy Tomorrow
The editorial content of this online publication is taken from the print version of A Healthy Tomorrow published by Loma Linda University Medical Center.