Find the right balance,
for a healthy holiday season

Many traditional holiday foods can be prepared with low-fat ingredients. Some just need a little tweaking. Turkey, for example, is already extremely lean, but if you remove the skin it becomes even leaner. Also, try a fat-free or low-fat milk when whipping up your mashed potatoes this holiday season. 

You don’t have to spoil the holidays by being extra strict, just remember to eat in moderation and limit your fat intake. Balancing a few bites of the “goodies” with nutrient-packed foods can help maintain your healthy weight. It’s that simple. Here are a few suggestions to help you along:

Start with a breakfast like Nesquik Chocolate Brunch French Toast. Or get your day going with a Breakfast Wrap. You could also have a fiesta in the morning with a Breakfast Quesadilla. All of these meals will give you the kind of start needed to get your holiday chores done.

Keep your day moving with this trio of light lunches. Recipes such as Cream of Broccoli Soup and our Greenhouse Market Salad will take care of those on-the-go appetites. For special occasions, try Our Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich Lunch. One taste and it will become your favorite too.

With all of the holiday feasts you’re having, these simple suppers are just as filling, and easier to prepare. Salmon Seashell Chowder, Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, and Turkey and Sweet Potato Wrap are all great meal ideas that will nourish your family and help save you time.

Toast to your health
With the temperatures dropping, everyone is searching for the best way to keep that warm holiday glow. Soothing and delicious, steamers and hot cocoa answer the call. Steamers are easy to make and take milk to a whole new level of pleasure. Try a Blackberry Cobbler Steamer or Chocolate Framboise Steamer if you really want to give your palette a treat. Hot cocoa, that staple from the winter days of yesterday, has stayed fresh in your memories for a reason. It’s liquid chocolate! Instead of making it with water, try heating up some low-fat milk instead. It will make the drink even creamier and help you get your daily fill of dairy.

An exercise habit fit for festive times
The evening walk is a great habit to pick up. It’s something you can enjoy with others and, if someone doesn’t want to go, you can always suggest they start on the dishes while everyone else is outside. Bet that will get them moving. It’s also a great way to relieve the holiday stress that always seems to build. Don’t forget, taking walks throughout the day can give you a break from the holiday rush and help you burn a few extra calories.