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12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eats

 

Looking to shake up the routine with some new holiday side dishes that are waist and wallet friendly? Tune in over the next 12 days and try these dishes provided by our experts to ensure you have delicious food to share with your family and friends this holiday season.

Happy, healthy holiday tips - Get up and move

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The holiday season is a festive time of the year, and those festivities usually include special foods. Is it any wonder that most adults will gain one to two pounds between November and January? The bad news is the one to two pounds becomes permanent for most people. It may not seem like much, but when we gain that much year after year, it eventually leads to overweight and obesity. It is possible to avoid gaining weight during the holidays, but it takes some planning and preparation.

Happy, healthy holiday tips - Focus on energy balance

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Think in terms of calorie balance. You will need to walk for 15 minutes or jog for 10 to use up the calories in one holiday cookie. If you are not willing to put in the extra work to use up those calories, perhaps the food you are contemplating eating is not worth it. Save the calories for something that you really want.