The Holiday Sugar Rush!
Everything You Need To Know about Sweets This Holiday Season
November 21, 2011- Who wants to pass on pie at Thanksgiving or cookies at Christmas? For many people struggling to make healthy choices, eliminating the foods we crave is stressful. This can be especially true during the holidays, when we really want the freedom to enjoy ourselves.
In 2009, a University of Pittsburgh study found that the quality and quantity of foods consumed during holiday meals is considerably different from regular weekdays. Simply put, we eat more on weekends and during the holidays! And that means we need to pay closer attention to our food choices at these times.
The good news is that there’s no reason to eliminate sweets during the holiday season. The American Dietetic Association states that all foods can fit in a healthful diet, if consumed in moderation with appropriate portion size and combined with regular physical activity. This goes for holiday sweets too!
In this clip, Registered Dietician Lisa discusses how to plan your holiday meals to allow room for sweet indulgences. For example, where you can trim calories you won’t miss, so you can use them to splurge on the foods you don’t want to miss!
About Lisa Cimperman
Lisa Cimperman MS, RD, LD works at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, where she provides nutrition support therapy to critically ill patients and dietary education for a variety of health issues. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
This interview is sponsored by the Corn Refiners Association.
