Like gifts and glitzy decorations, indulging in a little too much food has become a holiday norm. Splurging at numerous parties from Thanksgiving to New Year’s isn’t healthy, though. So what’s an Accidentally Green kind of approach to holiday dining?
When you’re at a party, try to keep overeating to a minimum. If there’s a choice in plate sizes, grab the smaller plate.
- Fill your plate with healthy foods like fresh fruits and veggies, as well as mixed nuts. (Watch toddlers and infants around mixed nuts, though.)
- If you’re hosting the party – or bringing food – try to give guests healthier choices, like roast turkey or roast chicken. (If you’re concerned and want a meal with lean protein, simply remove the skin before you take a bite of bird.)
- Like any meal, avoid processed foods as much as possible. Make mashed potatoes or stuffing from scratch instead of a box. And while Christmas cookies will never be health food, homemade cookies would be a better choice than store-bought cookies.
- Don’t forget to skip canned foods that are popular at this time of year – from canned cranberry sauce to green bean casserole that’s made with canned cream of mushroom soup. (Cans of food contain BPA, remember?)
Talk back
What are some healthy eating approaches you like to use during the holidays?
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Hilary Kimes Bernstein is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and journalist. She writes about making healthy decisions that honor God and happen to help the environment at Accidentally Green. Short and sweet - like her writing - Hilary is the author of several healthy living eBooks.
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