Seven Steps to Healthy Holidays
Seven steps to healthy holidays
by: News Canada
Do you find it hard to keep up during the hectic holiday season? Here's some advice from home economist Mairlyn Smith, co-author of The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan, to help you stay healthy and happy during this season of good cheer.
1. Exercise everyday. If you belong to a gym, keep going. No gym? Go for a walk everyday. It helps burn calories and control stress.
2. Eat breakfast. Eating a breakfast of whole grain cereal with skim milk or low fat soy milk and a serving of fruit is a win/win situation.
3. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and herbs. They're loaded with antioxidants and will help your immune system fight off colds, the flu and whatever else is going around. To avoid spoilage of fresh herbs, I keep Toppits Frozen Garlic, Ginger and Herb Cubes on hand for an easy way to add fresh herbs to every meal.
4. Don't pig out at parties. Remember, you're at the party to have fun with people. Peruse the food and limit yourself to small portions.
5. Which brings us to alcohol. Alcohol moderation is key. Limit yourself to one drink a day and make sure you eat at least 5-10 servings of fruits and veggies.
6. Wash those hands. Make it a habit to wash your hands often during the day.
7. Be positive and get your sleep. People who live long and healthy lives are optimistic people. They also sleep well. Getting 7-8 hours of shut eye a night has been linked to lower levels of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Mairlyn Smith will be launching a new book in 2007: Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health.
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