{"id":767,"date":"2014-12-11T17:19:13","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T23:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.osfstjoseph.org\/blog\/?p=767"},"modified":"2022-01-20T17:15:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T23:15:21","slug":"10-tips-healthy-holiday-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/10-tips-healthy-holiday-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-768\" src=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Healthy-Holiday-Eating-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with Santa hat happy about holiday eating tips\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>It&#8217;s that time of year again. The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain.<\/p>\n<h2>Here are 10 tips for healthy holiday eating!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">10. Practice portion control and downsize your dish! Grab a smaller plate, and you\u2019ll eat less.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">9.\u00a0 Eat slowly and enjoy each bite\u2019s flavors and textures. You will eat less but feel just as satisfied.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">8.\u00a0 Choose water or unsweetened tea over other sweetened beverages offered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">7.\u00a0 Attend celebrations with a partially full belly to help ward off the urge to splurge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">6.\u00a0 Fill your plate with lots of colors &#8211; fruit kabobs, veggie sticks, bean dips, yogurt parfaits, roasted or steamed veggies, and colorful salads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">5.\u00a0 Save room for physical activity, and take a walk after you celebrate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4.\u00a0 Burn a few extra calories and help clean up! Do dishes, wipe down tables, or vacuum up messes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.\u00a0 Start a family game of twister, charades, or activity-based video games.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.\u00a0 Enjoy the company more than the food and engage in conversation &#8211; it\u2019s calorie-free!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.\u00a0 Start healthier traditions this year, and encourage others to join you! Start with healthier holiday eating!<\/p>\n<h2>Follow through for a healthier you!<\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/st-joseph\/services\/healthy-living\/\">Center for Healthy Lifestyles at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center<\/a> offers classes year round to help you live\u00a0a healthier life &#8211;\u00a0not just during the holidays!<\/p>\n<p>Check out their list of classes by visiting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/st-joseph\/services\/healthy-living\/classes-events\/\">online class calendar<\/a>, or please call (309) 661-5151.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again. The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. Here are 10 tips for healthy holiday eating! 10. Practice portion control and downsize your dish! Grab a smaller plate, and you\u2019ll eat less. 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