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Diet Buddy - Monday, December, 18, 2006
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Festive Stay-Slim Healthy Foods!
Hi There Buddies...
I hope everyone had a nice and enjoyable weekend and got in
lots of holiday shopping without getting too stressed-out.
The stores seem to be bumper to bumper with people these
days which can get quite overwhelming, and frustrating for
many. For what it's worth, slow down, relax and take some
time for yourself...we're almost there.
We all know that the holidays can wreak havoc with our
daily routines, especially our eating habits and exercise
program. Having friends and family over for holiday
functions and nibbling on tasty foods at every gathering
leave many of us hopelessly overindulging. We somehow seem
to make excuses this time of year, telling ourselves that
after the holidays, we'll be "good" again and return to
our regular scheduled program.
This year let's take a look at some festive ways to help
us choose not only delicious and healthy foods to eat, but
also some smart alternative cooking ideas to stay ahead of
the game and not wreck our diet plan.
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Drinks!
GOOD - 5 oz champagne (126) - Good for pacing yourself -
the bubbles encourage you to drink more slowly.
BETTER - 5 oz red wine (106) - Full of heart-healthy
polyphenols, it may also help lower blood pressure.
BEST - 1 oz Stoli Blueberri vodka with 8 oz pomegranate-
tangerine flavored Hint water (58) - A daily drink helps
fight heart disease.
Appetizers!
GOOD - 1 stuffed mushroom (69) - All mushrooms are packed
with antioxidants, but more exotic varieties have even
greater benefits.
BETTER - 1 bacon wrapped scallop (51) - An excellent source
of protein, scallops are also rich in heart-healthy B12.
BEST - 1 lg steamed shrimp with 1 tsp cocktail sauce (13) -
Shrimp is high in cancer-fighting selenium.
Entrees!
GOOD - 3 oz skinless chicken breast with 1 Tbsp apricot
chutney (165) - Chicken is a low-fat source of B vitamins
like B6 an niacin, which help the body convert
carbohydrates into energy.
BETTER - 3 oz turkey breast with 2 Tbsp cranberry sauce
(141) - Cranberries contain powerful antioxidants and also
fight bacteria.
BEST - Lobster tail with a squeeze of lemon (99) - Lobster
is high in immunity-boosting zinc.
Desserts!
GOOD - 1/2 slice pumpkin pie (158) - High in fiber,
pumpkins are also a great source of beta-carotene, an
antioxidant.
BETTER - 2" chocolate brownie (112) - The flavonoids in
cocoa can help lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
BEST - 1 sm sugar cookie (72) or 1 mini chocolate eclair
(48) - You can cure an intense craving for sweets with
just a little bite or two.
After Dinner!
GOOD - Coffee with 2 Tbsp half-and-half and 2 tsp sugar
(77) Coffee is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants.
BETTER- Coffee with 2 Tbsp 2% milk and 1 tsp sugar (35)
The calcium in milk fights osteoporosis.
BEST - Celestial Seasoning Candy Cane Lane Holiday Decaf
Green Tea with 1 Tbsp fat-free milk and 1 tsp sugar (21)
Green tea is rich in antioxidants.
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You kids will delight as they watch their little reptile
egg hatch into Dinosaur. The excitement grows as the egg
begins to crack open and slowly a baby dinosaur appears.
It's so easy... Simply put the egg into a container of
water and wait for the hatching. When out of the egg remove
the shell and place the dinosaur into its own larger
container of water, and it will continue to grow and grow.
These novel pets are obviously not living creatures, but are
highly amusing. Amaze your children with this educational
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Cooking Healthy Tasty Holiday Food!
* Leave the stuffing out of the chicken or turkey. Also,
make sure you remove the skin and bake your main dish on
a baker's rack so fatty juices drip off.
* Instead of butter or oil, try fat-free vegetables or
chicken broth to sautee your veggies. You can use broth
to cream mashed potatoes too. "Broth gives potatoes tons
of flavor. You can even throw in some garlic," said
Tejal Parekh, a registered dietician from M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center Orlando.
* Use a fat separator to skim off the fat from roasting
pan juices. To thicken gravy, use dry turkey-gravy mix
for flavor.
* Instead of high-fat creams in staples like pumpkin pie
and eggnog, use low-fat or fat-free versions of
evaporated or condensed milk.
* You can substitute brown sugar for a white sugar and
halve the amount you use in recipes.
* You can substitute applesauce (the natural or low-sugar
variety) for oil when baking. Use the same amount of
applesauce as you would oil. (1 cup oil = 1 cup
applesauce).
* Instead of thick, fatty frosting on cakes, use
confectioner's sugar instead.
* Making that famous green-bean casserole? Either use
low-fat or fat-free cream of mushroom soup or skip it
altogether. Try green beans dunked in balsamic vinegar
with some garlic for a new twist.
* Toss and bake hearty veggies like carrots and parsnips
in sweet (light) vinaigrette. Try Ken's Steak House
Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette for extra sweetness.
* Forget baking fat-filled pies. Try something totally
different like fat-free angelfood cake with chocolate
sauce and raspberries to top it off.
During a party, try these tips:
* Watch the alcohol. "Alcohol will really add to the
amount of calories that we are consuming over the
holidays. As alcohol boosts our appetite, we usually
end up eating more," Parekh said. Instead, try mulled
cider with cloves, cinnamon, allspice, berries and
orange pieces instead.
* Start your dinner with a salad. You'll eat less during
dinner.
* Skip the breads and choose one starch for your meal.
* Try small samples of everything so you don't feel
deprived. Key words here: small samples.
* If you must have pie, skip the fatty crust and just
eat the filling. Or opt for mini pies that encourage
portion control.
* Use fat-free whipped topping to top off any dessert
instead of the full-fat kind.
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There are many ways to cut your calorie intake, even over
the holidays, by simply making some alternative choices.
Foods can taste every bit as delicious as any traditional
holiday meal without adding all the unwanted fat and
calories that so many of us seem to blindly consume this
time of year. Why not spare yourself some "after holiday"
anguish by staying the same weight you were BEFORE the
season began.
Did You Know ???
The six pounds that the average American gains over the
holidays take an average of five weeks to lose, provided
you watch what you eat and exercise.
Having problems keeping your hands away from those goodies?
Stop by our Diet Buddy Forum and share your concerns at...
http://archives.gophercentral.com/Forum.aspx?fid=5
Have a great week everyone !!!
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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