Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating 

Many people tend to forget all about their diets and healthy eating when the holidays arrive. Weight gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas. It's time you are aware of healthy holiday eating.

To make your next holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy holiday eating through the season and still not gaining weight.

Most traditional foods can be made low fat. Gravy can be made without any fat and turkey is very lean without the skin. Potatoes that are served without any butter can be very healthy.

The beloved pumpkin pie is nutritious, although it can be made into a fatty dessert with the adding of whipped cream.

And do not forget about your regular exercises even though the holidays are in. Keeping weight off during the holiday season is burning off the extra calories. To do that you should plan a walk after meals.

Try to the park your car farther from stores when you shop, and take a few walks around the mall before you begin shopping.

During holiday parties and at family dinners, feel free to sample foods although you should not splurge. Plan your healthy holiday eating by deciding on what you plan to eat in advance, then stick to your plan.

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, low fat dressings, and slices of lean meats. Eat a small snack to help curb your appetite before you go to a party.

Avoid alcohol, if it is at all possible. Having too many drinks can cripple your will power, and also add excess calories to your diet. Drink water with lemon in the place of alcohol.

Water can help to limit your appetite and keep you from binging. Also make sure to avoid eggnog, as each glass can have up to 300 calories.

Be flexible with your healthy holiday eating, as one bad meal will not ruin your diet. Instead of just looking at one meal or day, try to balance your calories over a few days.