Eat Healthy, Stay healthy – Quick Tips
December 11th, 2009 Contributed by Choco
The holiday season is in full swing and the CHOC Children’s Endocrine and Diabetes Center in Newport Beach reminds families to stay healthy!
The holidays expose families to:
- more “treats”
- more calories, carbs & fat
- larger portions
- less opportunity for exercise
Avoid excess weight gain by following these simple holiday tips:
- Try to stay on your regular diet most of the time.
- Limit portions of “high fat and high carbohydrate” holiday foods: try a small slice of pie, ½ cup of mashed potatoes and gravy, 1-2 Christmas cookies, or ½ cup of Egg Nog.
- Eat more vegetables with meals and as snacks so you will eat less of the unhealthy” foods.
- Take your own low fat & low carbohydrate dishes to family meals.
- Avoid giving homemade goodies as holiday gifts to keep from excess sampling while baking.
- Exercise more: try to have at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day during the holidays.
To learn more about the CHOC Children’s Endocrine & Diabetes Center or to schedule an appointment, please call (949) 631-2062.
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