Diet : Hidden Holiday Calories
Holiday gatherings and eating go hand-in-hand. Here are some tips to avoid holiday weight gain. Choose small, low-calorie meals earlier in the day. This will balance out the calories you’ll eat at the party. Eat a piece of fruit before the party to fill you up. Choose boiled shrimp or veggies and a little dip instead of cheese or fried foods. And watch your intake of fat and empty calories like eggnog and pumpkin pie. Half a cup of eggnog has nine-and-a-half grams of fat and 171 calories, while one slice of pumpkin pie packs a whopping 14 grams of fat and 316 calories. If possible, satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh fruit or angel food cake instead. You don’t have to forgo your favorite foods during the holidays. Just use moderation and don’t forget to exercise. For more information, call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or visit stj.com.
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