Live Your Life Well through the Holidays!

Live Your Life wants to help you get through the holidays to feel good by consuming less calories this season and incorporating more exercise into your day.

Did you know that the average person consumes 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat at a typical Thanksgiving Day meal?

Healthy Tips:

• Serve healthy low calorie appetizers
• Serve and consume a wide variety of vegetables
• Use smaller plates
• Set up food buffet style so guests have to get up and walk over to get seconds….
• Use less fat and less sugar in your cooking
• Eat slower, chew food longer and eat less
• Stay active

Moderation is key! Resolve to not be the average person who gains 7 to 10 pounds during the holidays!  By drinking water before meals, can help you feel full sooner.

Replace the green bean casserole with:
Green Beans with Shallots

1/4 cup olive oil
4 large shallots, peeled and quartered
2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 lbs. green beans, trimmed

1.  Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2.  While water is heating, pour olive oil into a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallots. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until shallots are soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir well. Remove from heat.
3.  Add green beans to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and toss beans with shallot mixture. Ready to serve!

Makes 8 servings  (1/2-cup serving = 107 cal, 7 g fat (1 g sat), 12 g carbs, 181 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein) http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/best-side-dishes?slide=2

Remember, today is a new day for your health’s sake!  At Live Your Life, we want to help you make the most of the holidays by eating healthy and staying active!  If you need assistance, our Health Coach and Dietitian are available to guide you!

Dr. Eva Norman

President & Founder

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Live Your Life