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Soft Serve Yogurt as a Healthy Snack?

Don’t let Soft Serve Turn You into a Softie…

Since soft serve yogurt came on the scene, trendy yogurt shops have been popping up all over the country.  But when does a healthy treat turn into a diet disaster? Just 1 cup of the popular Pinkberry Original Frozen Yogurt contains 230 calories before adding toppings! Caloric intake can jump into the 1000’s when you consider all the tempting toppings offered.  One way to keep calories down is to order a child size serving and choose only healthy toppings such as fruit or nuts.  If you cut the serving size in half you can double your topping choice.  Eat up and stay thin!=

Can EggNog be Healthy? Healthy Holiday Tips

Eggnog – Friend or Foe?

Healthy ingredient substitutes for holiday recipes are a must, but there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to enjoy a delicious dessert or cocktail! Eggnog can be your enemy or your friend… A traditional glass of Eggnong has over 300 calories in it – what?? Here’s a healthy tip from your firends at Eat Smart Age Smart – Instead of using heavy cream and milk try soy or rice milk (which has less calories and fat)! Drink up and have a happy holiday.

Follow a Few Easy Steps to Avoid Putting on a Little Extra Weight This Holidat Season

Don’t Gain Weight this Holiday Season!

With all the holiday/office parties this season its hard not to put on a little extra weight. Follow a few easy steps to avoid this while still indulging in your favorite holiday treats! It’s all about portion control really.  While at your holiday office party have one cookie not four, this can be done by not taking a plate to the treat buffet, try using a cocktail napkin instead (you can’t fit as much on that)! When heading out to holiday parties at night make sure you have eaten a light healthy snack or dinner-this way you won’t be tempted to fill up on hors devours. And when choosing an alcoholic beverage go for something light if you’re having more than  one. Eggnog has 343 calories per glass whereas Champagne has 90. A good workout the next morning also helps to keep the weight off!  Enjoy yourself just don’t over-enjoy yourself! Happy Holidays!

The average American Gains 1 Pound during the Holiday Season

Healthy Holiday Cooking Ideas

Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast: Over 280 Incredibly Flavorful 5-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes

The most glutinous part of year is upon us! During the holiday season the average American gains 1 pound, which may not sound like a lot but over a lifetime can add up to obesity. This doesn’t have to be the case however.  There are many healthy substitutions to use when cooking holiday meals. Pumpkin Pie is a popular dessert and not that high in calories if you leave off the whip cream.  Instead try using low fat Cool Whip or even non-fat yogurt sweetened with Splenda as a topping. As for the real enemies beware of the Carbs! Mashed potatoes can be made healthier when prepaid with low-fat milk and a butter substitute. Eat Smart Age Smart in-house chef suggests Brown and Brummel (yogurt based spread).  Also watch out for the salt.  Most Americans get 2-3 times more salt that they need, so when you’re reaching for the salt shaker remember that most food already contains a lot of sodium.  The Holidays are a time to indulge but with a little will power you don’t have to gain weight doing it!  Happy Holidays!

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