Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge-- Week 1

Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less sponsors their annual Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge (MDGHC) to encourage everyone to maintain their weight during the holiday season. Enrolling gives you free access to a weekly newsletter with tips & recipes, a related blog, & helpful online tools.

Here's an excerpt from Week 1's newsletter. For the whole article, sign up today for the Holiday Challenge.

Be a Healthy Host

"If you’re hosting this year’s holiday gathering, you have an advantage. You have the opportunity to serve great tasting healthful foods. Follow these tips for a happy (and healthy) holiday party:

* Use healthier substitutions when cooking and baking to save on fat and calories.
* Serve a healthy version of a favorite holiday dish.
* Offer whole grains.
* Think fruits and vegetables.
* Add some fiber.
* Cook up lean meats and fish.
* Make mini-desserts.
* Have low-calorie beverages on hand.
* Move around."

Weekly activity challenge:  Take a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood three times this week. These 30 minutes can be broken up over the day; 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening.

Happy Thanksgiving from 

Granville-Vance Public Health!