Make a plan to avoid pitfalls
- Office Goodies can be a huge temptation. To avoid falling prey to these tasty treats, take these simple actions:
- Stick to a regular schedule of healthy meals and snacks.
- DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST!
- Keep healthy snacks in your desk.
- Drink water frequently throughout the day.
- Schedule a time to be active everyday. Inactivity leads to weight gain so make a plan to keep moving throughout the holidays.
- Bundle up and go for a brisk walk.
- Try something new – sign up for a charity walk, go ice-skating, sign-up for a fitness challenge, make a family play day, go for a hike – there are so many ways to be active besides going to the gym!
- Incorporate healthy recipes into holiday meals. Make sure the items you bring to a holiday gathering are healthy, delicious treats you can enjoy. To find some of my favorites, I hope you will visit the recipe archives on our website or order my holiday cookbook, Confessions from a Dietitian’s Kitchen!
As we begin December 2016, I want to encourage you to be intentional about the foods and beverages you consume this holiday season. Ask yourself, “Is this something I really love? If so, enjoy it in moderation. If not, pass it by!
The recipe today is one of my favorites, Best-Ever Turkey Pot Pie, perfect if you still have leftover Thanksgiving turkey. If not, it is equally good using chicken!
