NOURISH
Seven ways to eat healthier this season
Give yourself the gift of health this holiday using these
seven tips for healthy seasonal eating. Seasonal nutrition means
focusing on healthy foods in your diet that help you avoid mood swings,
maintain energy and improve your ability to handle whatever the season brings
your way.
Here are seven tips to help you eat healthier this holiday season:
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Indulge
in a couple of favorite holiday treats but be mindful when you eat them.
Take
time to savor the taste and smell, and notice the memories they might conjure
up.
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Offer
to bring a healthy dish to holiday parties to ensure that you will have
something nutritious to eat there.
Then have just a taste of some of the other
more indulgent foods at the event.
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Take
a colorful variety of vegetables with a dip using plain Greek yogurt to
gatherings.
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Try
vegetable appetizers like marinated mushrooms, tomato bruschetta, roasted
asparagus or stuffed tomatoes.
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Serve pieces
of different colored fruits cut up so small fingers can grasp them and enjoy
the flavor and juiciness.
Did you know that the different colors of fruits and
vegetables signify their different nutritional benefits?
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Put
higher calorie, less nutritious foods in smaller bowls with smaller
spoons to help ensure smaller portion sizes.
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If
you need a last minute gift for a favorite friend or family member, consider
giving the gift of a cooking class or a session to learn more about nutrition
in the coming year.
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