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The Institute for Vibrant Living® Shares 6 Tips on How to Stay Heart Healthy During the Holidays
Camp Verde, AZ (PRWEB) November 03, 2011
Tip #1: Be Selective
It is important to prepare ahead of time. In the days leading up to a holiday feast, exercise willpower and eat very healthy foods. By using this strategy there is less guilt and less weight gain to worry about. A word of caution however- this doesn’t mean to eat more than you normal come the holiday meal! To do so would defeat the purpose of cutting back before the holidays!
Tip #2: Alter the Idea of What Constitutes a “Holiday Meal”
The easiest way to make sure to stay heart healthy during the holidays is to switch out or reduce the foods that are bad with healthier alternatives. Reducing the portion size of foods is an easy way to take some of the pressure off of your heart.
Tip #3: Find Alternative Recipes
The odds are that no matter what the favorite holiday treat may be there are alternative recipes available. This is where doing research can really pay off. Spend some time searching healthy recipe websites online and quickly find some delicious and nutritious takes on the holiday classics.
Tip #4: Volunteer to Bring Food to Holiday Parties and Gatherings
Bring the dessert! Combine this idea with exercising portion control, and stay in great shape come the New Year.
Tip #5: Meat Substitution Doesn’t Mean No Fun and No Flavor
High calorie and high fat meat dishes can still be great and quite tasty with healthier, lower fat alternatives. Try new recipes during the holidays that incorporate lower fat, healthier meat alternatives like skinless poultry and meals that are prepared with broiling or baking. Consider substituting your typical meat dish with salmon.
Tip #6: Look for Hidden Fat
Just as many fast food dishes, such as salads, are often loaded with hidden fat, chemicals and preservatives, the same holds true for holiday treats. Cut out many unnecessary calories from your diet and keep the inches off by being extra observant during the holidays. A few moments of work looking for the hidden fat will be worth the time.
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