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Healthy Eating and the Holidays Jamie Skiles , RD Cascade Health Solutions. What do the holidays mean to us?. Holidays mean…. Family Friends Tradition Food!. What does healthy eating mean?. Healthy Eating. Variety Balance Moderation. So, how do we connect
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Healthy Eating and the Holidays Jamie Skiles, RD Cascade Health Solutions
What do the holidays mean to us?
Holidays mean…. • Family • Friends • Tradition • Food!
What does healthy eating mean?
Healthy Eating • Variety • Balance • Moderation
So, how do we connect “Holidays” and “Healthy”
There are some tips we can use to prevent us from gaining weight over the holidays
Moderate • What would some examples of moderation be during the holidays?
When What How Much to Eat
Busy Holiday Life • It often becomes easier during the holidays to skip out on our exercise • What are some benefits of exercise?
Exercise Goals • Try to keep the same amount of activity during October through the new year • If you find yourself indulging a bit more, increase the activity you get during these months • For Thought…. A cracker with cheese, One ounce of potato or tortilla chips, A small piece of fudge, a shortbread cookie, ...that comes to 390 calories. You will need to walk 3.9 miles, 6.29 kilometers, or 7800 steps, assuming you cover one mile in 2,000 steps. One hour walk to burn off these goodies!