Archive for the ‘Holiday Eating’ Category

Happy Halloween!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

It's Halloween, a time of candy galore. How on earth are you supposed to avoid eating it when you're handing it out to any kid who rings your doorbell? Better idea: have a little. All of these choices are under 150 calories and are just fine for a treat (as long as it's the only treat ...Read More...

Halloween: Treat or Trick?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

It's that time of year again: holiday foods are on their way. And with them come lots of extra calories. We start out with a doozy: Halloween. Halloween is all about the candy. We buy it to hand out, our kids bring bags of it home, then we're bombarded by the leftovers in the office the ...Read More...

Happy Memorial Day Eating

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

It's a beautiful long holiday weekend, warm and (mostly) dry. Perfect for getting together with friends and family for a cook-out. Cook-outs aren't typically the healthiest meals in the world, but they are fun. Here are some thoughts about how to make your next cook-out a little bit better for you: Rethink the main dish. Skip the ...Read More...

How’s Your Holiday Eating?

Monday, December 20th, 2010

We still have a couple of big holidays to go: Christmas and New Year's Eve. How's your holiday eating? Are you staying on track and enjoying the occasional splurge or is it more like a free-for-all? While it's true that the holidays are just once a year, they're a big part of the ...Read More...

Holiday Recipes You’ll Love

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Last week, we talked about keeping the focus on your health & well-being during the holidays. That can be hard to do when it seems the days have shrunk to 12 hours and trays of caloric goodies swirl around you. Check out last week's advice, and ...Read More...

Make It Easy

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Let's face it: this is a crazy time of year. We've got the hustle & bustle of the holidays that's whipping everything into a fever pitch. Here's what helps me get everything done: I make it easy on myself. Lunch is on auto-pilot. Between now & Christmas, I'm eating soup every day. I've made a couple ...Read More...

Staying Focused During the Holidays

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

The holiday season is well underway. No matter what you celebrate, it's a busy time of get-togethers, parties, and food. Is it me, or does everything seem chocolate-coated in December? Fear not: with a little effort, you can keep your focus on your health & well-being while still enjoying the season's offerings. We follow last ...Read More...

‘Tis Holiday Party Season

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Whew! We made it through Thanksgiving. How did you do? I hope you enjoyed the seasonal treats (in moderation) and skipped the high calorie foods that weren't special enough for you to eat. Keep up the good work as we continue the holiday marathon. Enjoying Holiday Parties (Without the Guilt) The next ...Read More...