December is always an exciting time for me, with my birthday, holiday events and vacation. But with all that comes numerous food-focused celebrations, as I am sure is the case for many of you. Are you worried about weight gain over the next month? About losing control and falling off track with your health goals?
The holiday season is fully upon us and that means you have likely already attended a few parties, eaten a couple gingerbread cookies, and have been busy in the kitchen! Hosting a dinner or even preparing a potluck dish can be stressful having to accommodate every guest’s preferences and dietary restrictions.
Ah, the magical time of the year where coffee shops switch out their boring cups for red ones, create a winter wonderland atmosphere, and convince us to spend $6 on a holiday drink. While a Peppermint Mocha or Eggnog Latte may be exactly what you crave during those cold December days to lift your holiday spirits, they can pack in a ton of extra empty calories, fat and sugar.
We are just a few days away from Thanksgiving, one of the most food-coma-inducing holidays of the year. So how do we enjoy this festive meal without over-indulging to the point of feeling ill, while maintaining healthy eating habits?
