Healthy Home Newsletter December Volume XVII Issue 12 | 页面 2

Happy Holidays!
The time for friends and family is
drawing near and celebrations of
these days should be filled with
good cheer!
At the holiday season, our
thoughts turn gratefully to those
who have made our progress
possible. It is in this spirit that we
say...
Thank you all and best wishes for
the holidays and happy New Year.
We are happy to have spent some
of our time with you and we hope
it has made your homes happier
and healthier. May your holidays
be filled with joy!
From Len, Annette and the whole
PCS family
Health Corner
Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
The Holidays are a wonderful time, but they make it difficult
to follow a healthy diet. You may not be able to control what food
you’re served, and you’re bound to see other people eating a lot of
tempting treats. Meet the challenges armed with a plan:
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Eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If
your meal is served later than normal, eat a small snack at your
usual mealtime and eat a little less when dinner is served.
• Invited to a party? Offer to bring a healthy dish along.
• If you have a sweet treat, cut back on other carbs (like potatoes
and bread) during the meal.
•
Don’t skip meals to save up for a feast. It will be harder to keep
your blood sugar in control, and you’ll be really hungry and more
likely to overeat.
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If you slip up, get right back to healthy eating with your next
meal.
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Have a small plate of the foods you like best and then move away
from the buffet table.
Take advantage of the holiday
“rush” with this end of the year
offer you will love!
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• Start with vegetables to take the edge off your appetite.
• Eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to realize
you’re full.
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Limit or eliminate alcohol.
We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season.
Quote for December…
“It’s not what’s under the tree that matters –
it’s who’s gathered around it.”
-Author unknown