Nutrition Tip of the Week

Eat, Drink, And Be Merry In Moderation

Curbing our urge to eat, drink, and be merry throughout the holiday season is no fun and often leads to rebellion, resulting in overindulgence and guilty feelings following Thanksgiving and other holiday meals and celebrations. Don't despair - no one particular day or meal is going to make you "overweight" or unsuccessful on your diet. Focus on the bigger picture of the special meal being one meal out of 21 meals for the week, and plan accordingly. Build additional exercise into your celebrations by taking long walks with family and friends, or having extra workout sessions at the gym. Skip alcohol and sweets on non-party days, and plan lower fat, lower calorie meals for the rest of the week.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.