Food is a natural part of so many of our holiday festivities as we exchange tins filled with cookies and fudge, load up the dinner table with comfort foods and toast the New Year with bubbles. In fact, many people gain weight over the holidays, tacking on about 1 pound or 0.5 kilograms — which adds…
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As the holidays approach, parties become numerous along with platters of rich and delicious seasonal foods. If you are hosting a gathering this holiday season and want to lighten up your offerings without sacrificing taste, you have plenty of options. Try swapping out a few ingredients in your favorite recipes with…
The winter holiday season is traditionally a time for celebration and re-connection with family, friends, loved ones, and the dreaded in-laws. It is also a time for indulgence, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year occurring in quick succession. In fact, most weight gain during the year is observed during the holiday seasons. Figure 1: Yearly…
Americans gain about one to two pounds during the holidays. While this doesn’t sound so dramatic, research shows it adds up over the years. Luckily, there are ways to avoid holiday weight gain. Tip #1: Don’t Skip Meals Saving your appetite for a big holiday party or feast? Don’t. Skipping meals…