Everyone worries about weight gain over the holidays–and for good reason! Even when you’re careful not drink too much at the office party or not overeat at large holiday meals, somehow at the end of the season you’ve still packed on extra pounds. Where did they come from? The calories may have come from tiny … Read More
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Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberries and Mom or Grandma in the kitchen preparing all the goodies. That is the classic picture most of us have of Thanksgiving. But, in reality most Thanksgiving dinners today look quite different. Here are some questions that have popped up recently: My sister-in-law says she is making turducken this Thanksgiving. … Read More
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According to the National Retail Federation, the Americans will spend $1 billion on Halloween candy this year, or about $22 a person. How did candy become such a central part of the tradition? In a word: marketing. Kids began trick-or-treating in the US in the 1920s when neighbors handed out apples, homemade pastries, breads, and … Read More
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Who doesn’t have a love/hate relationship with the holidays? I love the feeling of a cozy fire and a warm mug of hot cocoa, but I hate the feeling of moving my belt over another notch after all those extra holiday helpings. Why is it we forget everything we know about eating healthy as soon … Read More
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Maintaining your weight during the holidays isn’t just a great achievement—it’s a realistic goal. Short of heading for a deserted island between Christmas and New Years, what’s the game plan for staying on a diet during the holidays? The game plan never changes. That’s why it works. Any time, in any place you face food, … Read More
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