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Holidays are often eating marathons that test your endurance and will power. Build your holiday stamina by using the following tips to avoid weight gain during the holiday season.
Alter holiday recipes to reduce fat and calories. When baking your favorite holiday breads, try using applesauce in lieu of oil or 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg. When preparing holiday dips, try using plain low fat yogurt in place of sour cream. Magazines feature reduced calorie and reduced fat holiday recipes. Give them a try and share your cooking creations with friends and family.
Balance your food choices with your physical activity. Brisk walking is a great aerobic activity that burns approximately 300 calories per hour, which is the amount of energy in 1 slice of pumpkin pie. Exercise also helps regulate your appetite, energize your metabolism, and relieve holiday stress, so keep moving during the holiday season!
Create one plate. The tendency at holiday meals and parties is to eat beyond the body's physical hunger simply because food is there. Instead, consciously choose and arrange the foods you really want on one plate. Eat slowly and savor every tasty bite. When you are done with your plate, pop a mint or chew on a stick of gum and sip on a tall glass of water for the remaining meal or party.
Sourdough Stuffing with Granny Smith Apples and Ham
Ingredients
1 (1 lb) loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups red onion, sliced
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
2 cups (10 oz) 33%-less-sodium ham, chopped
2 cups Granny Smith apples, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ˝ oz) fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Arrange the bread cubes in single layers on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven.
Increase oven temperature to 375°.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add ham, apple, and spices; sauté 2 minutes.
Combine onion mixture and bread, tossing gently to combine. Add broth; toss gently to coat. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Cover and bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 12 servings (1 serving is about 1 cup)
NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 179; FAT 4.5g; CARBOHYDRATE 25.4g; PROTEIN 9.1g; CHOLESTEROL 18mg; CALCIUM 45mg; SODIUM 609mg; FIBER 2.2g; IRON 1.5mg
Start your Holiday Eating Plan by scheduling a Nutrition Consultation with Noelle Dodge, Registered Dietitian at HealthWorks. Noelle will assess your nutritional needs and create a nutritious eating plan to help you make the holiday season an enjoyable eating experience.
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