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health & fitness A Food temptation Healthier option voiding weight gain during the holidays is no easy feat, thanks to so many deliciously tempting (and often, badfor-you) choices shoved in your face wherever you go. But choosing to eat healthier this season doesn't mean giving up on taste. For every unhealthy option, there's an equally yummy, waistline-friendly alternative. DAY 3 Dinner party With frienDs Yule log Baked fruit DAY 6 sKating Hot chocolate Green, white or oolong tea One cup of hot chocolate equals 150 calories and a Ingratiate yourself with the white or oolong tea instead. These teas are loaded with dessert. Baked pears, plums DAY 1 whopping 25 grams of sugar. Opt for a cup of green, hostess by offering to bring antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage. and figs will provide guests Christmas shopping at the mall with a guiltless treat to end DAY 8 the night. Deep-fried fast food Fresh salad bar Fuel up after a long day DAY 4 of shopping with a meal- Christmas CoCKtails Christmas marKet sized salad. Start with DAY 7 Waffles with whipped cream Roasted chestnuts dark, leafy greens and Eggnog Champagne holiDay moVie At 310 calories a glass, rum and raw vegetables. Choose Follow your nose to the roasted a lean protein like tuna, chestnuts. They pack a nutritional turkey or edamame, punch at only 150 calories per half cup, A large popcorn with butter sure. A festive flute of and finish off with a are loaded with iron, B vitamins, magnesium and will set you back a colossal bubbly, on the other 1,440 calories! Break the hand, measures Large popcorn with butter Just the movie folate, plus they are a fantastic source drizzle of olive oil of fibre. eggnog is a sinful Christmas treat to be connection of junk food DAY 5 CooKie eXChange Cookies Crackers DAY 2 the offiCe Christmas party Mini quiches Shellfish and crudités Convince your friends to substitute crackers for cookies this year. Use a modest 80 with movies. Stroll on past and balsamic vinegar. calories. Try to keep the concession stand and your consumption enjoy the movie for the to a maximum entertainment, not the of two alcoholic sodium bomb. beverages. DAY 9 Christmas VaCation Eating out Stock the bar fridge You need to strategize before entering a dietary war whole grain flour, flax and Eating out at every meal can really stretch zone. Dodge the pastries, creamy dips and anything sesame seeds to create a your waistline. Instead, stock the bar fridge deep-fried. Instead, pick prawns, smoked salmon, tuna healthy snack. They also in your hotel room with healthy breakfast and raw veggies with salsa. make a great hostess gift. items to nourish you through to lunchtime. MORE DAYS bcliving.ca p32-39_Health+Fitness.indd 35 NOVEMBER 201 3 | 35 13-10-23 2:08 PM