- Halloween
Candy
- Cream Soups
and Hearty Stews
- Root
Vegetables
- Seasonal
Beverages (Hot Chocolate, Egg Nog & Cider)
- Apples
dipped in Caramel
- Apple,
Pecan & Sweet Potato Pies
- Stuffing
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Pumpkin Desserts (Cheesecake & Bread Pudding)
Follow
these tips to help you enjoy fall’s harvest without the extra calories:
- Rule No. 1 is to try enjoying the autumn harvest simply prepared,
without lots of extra fat and sugar. A roasted sweet potato is so
delicious it really needs nothing, so skip the butter, brown sugar, nuts,
and marshmallows.
- Get moving. Do some push-ups, sit-ups, or jumping jacks during
halftime or commercials. Better yet, watch the game while you pedal on
your stationary bike. "Stay active and be consistent with your
routine, or try to get 10,000 steps each day.
- Don’t keep tempting food out. Put those candy bowls out of sight, and
serve the tailgate buffet at halftime, with nutritious nibbles like
veggies and low-fat dip to hold you over until then.
- Decide how many alcoholic drinks you are going to have before the fall
outing, and then alternate them with nonalcoholic beverages. One 12-ounce
regular beer has 150 calories; make it a light one and you'll trim 40
calories.
- Be aware of the amount of food you're eating. Check your portion sizes
and compare to the nutrition information on the recipe or package.
- Eat mindfully by paying attention to the food on your plate,
eliminating distractions like the television and chewing slowing to enjoy
each mouthful and allowing your brain time to get the signal that you are
full.
- Use low-fat cooking techniques and substitutions to help trim calories
without compromising flavors.
~Kari McCauley
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