Holiday Eating Survival Guide

Between the turkey and pumpkin pie, the holidays are a tough time to stick to a healthy eating routine. Here are a few tips:

Eat the best-for-you offerings first. For example, dive into the hot soup as a first course. It will keep you warm and satisfied, which can help you avoid eating too much during the main course. And for an even healthier boost try the broth-based soup instead of cream-based, if available.

Concentrate on your meal while you’re eating it. Focus on chewing your food well and enjoying the smell, taste, and texture of each item. Research shows that mealtime multitasking (whether at home or at a party) can make you pop mindless calories into your mouth.

Choose a proper restaurant over the grab-and-go food court. And request a table away from loud sounds and distractions, which can cause you to eat more. The bright lights and noisy hard surfaces can speed up the rate at which you eat and lead to overeating.

Sit next to a fellow healthy eater. That’s right—it’s all about strength in numbers. That way you won’t feel awkward eating the fruit instead of the potato salad.

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