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Celebrate the Holidays at Winterthur
Yuletide Tours Daily November 18–January 7
Experience a stylish holiday season inspired by Ann Lowe: American Couturier.
Tickets at winterthur.org/Holidays or 800.448.3883
See
Ann Lowe
thru Jan 7
Bring your own food
“Bring a healthy dish to the occasion
so you know there will be something available for you to eat that may be healthier than other options being offered,” Jacob suggests. If you’re preparing a meal to entertain your
own guests, “Focus on leafy green vegetables as the side dish. A salad with a cornucopia of vegetables will offer a rainbow of color and assorted vitamins to pair with a lean protein.” In addition, she says, “Limit added fat and sugar in recipes. Try cutting the sugar content of dressings or choosing a low-fat version of a recipe.”
Modify recipes using healthy alternatives
Rather than serving starchy appetizers, Sachs recommends opting for roasted or grilled vegetables, pickles and olives, dips like guacamole or hummus, or roasted nuts. Substitute yogurt or cottage cheese for sour cream in dips and sauces and use roasted green beans with slivered almonds in place of the traditional green bean casserole.
“If you’re baking, it’s easy to reduce sugar or fat by one-third, leave out salt or cut it in half, replace one-fourth to one-half of refined flour with whole grain flour, substitute skim milk for whole milk, or use evaporated milk
or whipped, nonfat dry milk in place of whipped cream in some recipes,” Jacob says.
Stay active and get
enough sleep
Try to take a walk after dinner and continue with regular exercise during the hectic holiday season. And be sure to get enough sleep to manage your weight and stress levels.
“Exercise, sleep and hydration go hand in hand to keep you healthy during the holidays,” says Sachs. “Regular exercise promotes better sleep and reduces cravings for fatty or sugary foods. A healthy diet provides you with energy so you’re able to exercise, and getting the appropriate amount of sleep each night allows your body and mind to recharge.”
No matter where you spend the holidays, don’t forget to take some time for yourself, and appreciate the joys of the season while celebrating with family and friends. HC
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