Holiday Nutrition Tips In Toronto

The holiday season is here, living in big city like Toronto means hosting and attending lots of parties. We are talking Friends, Family, and colleagues, all looking forward to catching up and socialize with those not seen for a long time. This wonderful time of the year can also be a very hazardous time of the year for your health and fitness.

If you are anything like me, for most part the holiday season is more about food than anything else. I said it before and I say it again, there is no good gathering in my house without plenty of food to share, especially on the holiday season. So what is the problem with that you say? well for one thing as always there is just too plenty of food and Drinks to share. The problem then becomes the temptation to eat and drink the most. .

We are talking a holiday season filled with some of my favorite foods. From decorated cookies to mashed potatoes, its one food event after another …at the risk of gaining the wrong weight, I’ve had to teach myself to use the holiday season as a time, to exercise control over my eating habits.

This is not particularly easy for me, it is not always easy to shift focus away from food to the things that really matter, but at the end of the day, nothing compares to looking and feeling good about myself. The idea is that if I can control my eating habits under such circumstances and presence of food, then chances are that the rest of my year will be a lot easier for me to manage nutritionally.

The holiday season is meant to be enjoyed by all, and as such, we should all enjoy the food and gathering. However during the holidays, I also want to minimize my food intake, watch my weight and waist line, and while at the same time maximize my social holiday plans. I’ve come to appreciate the value of a strategic eating plan for the Holiday season.

In this Blog, I give five concrete Tips on how you can enjoy a guilt free Holiday season. Also I will show you an example of what you can eat to stay lean and mean during the holiday. You will learn a very simple healthy holiday recipe that I usually like to bring along to all my social engagements. And of course if you have any questions or comments please feel free drop me line or two either in the comment box or Email. Happy Holidays Everyone. Hoping all is Well and Well is all. May this coming year be a year of prosperity for all. Cheers

TORONTO’S TOP 5 GUILT FREE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HOLIDAY

TIP #1: Feed your stomach before you go and party.

Always aware of what I eat. I will choose and pick my meals and drinks very cautiously, I have eaten well before I arrived at the party, therefore not too concerned about the food at the event. Am well aware that temptation will lead to over indulgence and eventual weight gain.

TIP #2: Don’t eat the entire dessert, taste a little.

For most people the holiday can brings out a sweet tooth. Try desserts as a sampling exercise. take a taste and move on to the next, try to not to make a meal out of every dessert. You will end up enjoying your holiday without the weight gain.

TIP #3: Say no to calories in a cup.

Pop, Juices, Alcohol. these are all drinks that will lead to high glucose levels. All these beverages are plenty by the dozen all year round, but during the holiday season , we consume tremendous amounts. Not very wise to over indulge on these drinks.

I’ve learned through experience and some convincing from my waistline, Sweet drinks and alcohol amounted to simply nothing but calories added to water, calories packed in a cup, These calories never took up much room in my stomach and so I was constantly left wide open for even more liquid calories. So what do I do, I avoid these beverages altogether, and stick with water. I now aim to drink 2-3 glasses of water at the party.

TIP #4: No second serving of food.

Eating at home has already filled up most the space in my stomach. I can now serve a smaller plate and or a big plate of food if I want, but I will not return back for meal or plate number two. This is always a tough thing to do especially when the food is good.

TIP #: 5: Arrive with healthy choice for the party.

I’ve always felt that a good party has the involvement of everyone invited, all guest should participate at my gatherings, so at my parties, I suggest B.Y.O.F event even if the party isn’t a potluck? – Instead of coming to the party empty handed or with the usual bottle of wine, I bring along my own food. I’ve discovered that most hosts appreciate a thoughtful guest especially a guest that brings in a healthy snack for all to enjoy.

Recipe: A festive holiday Hummus Recipe.

BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS

While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it’s the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks. Yield: 12 servings

Here are your Ingredients:

garbanzo beans 1 (15 oz) can

One Tablespoon tahini

olive oil 1 Tablespoon

lemon juice1 Tablespoon

One water Tablespoon

garlic cloves 2 , mashed

salt1/4 teaspoon

2 soy sauce teaspoons

4 sun-dried tomatoes

basil leaves 1/4 cup

Get a food processor put everything inside, blend until smooth like peanut butter.

Nutritional Information: One serving equals: 6g carbohydrate 2g protein, 2g fat, , 2g fiber, and 55 calories.

OKs folks you can now confidently enjoy your holiday season without gaining a pound.

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