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It’s that time of year – office parties, family holiday celebrations, friendly get-togethers, and finding something to wear is only half the battle. How to enjoy the holidays without overdoing it on food and drink is the other half. I'm a Framingham-based registered dietitian and a nutrition consultant. the following nutrition and hydration strategies will help you survive holiday parties and keep to a healthy lifestyle plan to usher in the New Year. • How to Avoid Calorie Overload: What else can you have besides the veggie tray? Try eating a light meal at home so you’re not over-hungry when you get to the party. This will help you avoid calorie overload. Also, try to steer clear of fried and high fat appetizers such as full fat cheeses …
Maintaining a healthy weight is all about portion sizes and planning ahead to balance your calories, says Framingham mom, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant Heidi McIndoo.
We all know the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is laden with calorie-dense foods. In fact, the average American packs in 3,000 calories at this one meal, far exceeding the recommended calorie intake for the entire day! According to the American Council on Exercise, a 160-pound person would have to run at a moderate pace for four hours, swim for five hours or walk 30 miles to burn off a 3,000-calorie Thanksgiving Day meal. And that’s just one meal! Holiday weight gain doesn’t result from overeating at one or two meals, but rather from feasting on leftovers for days or even weeks. I believe there is a way to continue to enjoy our festive favorites for days and weeks after the celebration. And we can do so while maintaining our healthy …
