Healthier Holidays

Healthy & Happy Holidays
Enjoy a healthier holiday season without sacrificing fun or flavor with these fabulous tips from Henry's Nutritionist, Janet Little.

Our Favorite Holiday Health Tips

Make sure to eat before you leave for a party; choose a healthy snack so that you don't end up filling up on chips and dip.
If you overindulge on alcohol, take a 100-milligram B-complex viatmin before bed, and drink a lot of water.
For every alcoholic beverage you consume, drink one glass of water. This will slow down your alcohol consumption and prevent dehydration.
If you're throwing a party, serve bowls of mixed nuts instead of snacks high in fat and sugar.
Throughout the season, eat well and incorporate foods that will defend against viruses. Citrus fruits, rich in viamin C, provide antioxidants known for their ability to support the immune system, Vegetables, which contain beta-carotene, also nourish our immune system against viruses and are useful for supporting the respiratory tract.

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Make It Healthy!
Believe it or not, there are numerous incredibly healthy and flavorful alternatives to many of the foods we've become accustomed to eating over the years. Some examples of common, healthy substitutions are:

Substitute nonfat plain yogurt for mayonnaise.
Substitute skim milk for half & half.
Substitute egg whiltes for egg yolks. Three whites are the equivalent of one egg.
Substitute applesauce for butter.
Substitute canned pumpkin or mashed bananas for hydrogenated oils.

The Great Debate: White Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes have a sweeter flavor and slightly more calories than their white counterpart, but they also have double the fiber and more beta carotene. The sweet potato is also low on the glycemic food index. Both white and sweet potatoes are fat free, rich in potassium and are delicious baked or mashed. To keep their healthful profiles, stay away from the calorie-dense toppings like sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cheese and bacon. The verdict? Both provide great health benefits, so use your taste to guide you.

White Potato (6 oz.): 189 calories, 0.17 grams fat, 4.2 grams fiber
Sweet Potato (6 oz.): 214 calories, 0.19 grams fat, 7.1 grams fiber

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