{"id":3529,"date":"2017-04-14T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=3529"},"modified":"2017-04-14T08:00:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T08:00:44","slug":"five-ways-to-make-this-easter-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/14\/five-ways-to-make-this-easter-healthier\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Make This Easter Healthier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Easter right around the corner, many families are preparing for the holiday by filling cute and colorful baskets with sugary treats for children to enjoy. Though seemingly innocent, the majority of these Easter baskets are full of some not-so-great candy temptations.<\/p>\n<p>So how can we make this candy-filled holiday a healthier one? Below are five ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Watch what you\u2019re putting in the Easter baskets:<\/strong> Candy isn\u2019t the only thing that can go in an Easter basket; there are many non-candy goodies that kids love including stickers, crayons, markers, books or movie tickets. Thinking beyond just candy will help reduce the temptation of sneaking into your child\u2019s basket for some sweets later on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim for quality, not quantity:<\/strong> Instead of buying a large amount of cheap candy, buy a small amount of higher quality candy such as dark chocolate, peanut M&amp;M\u2019s, York Peppermint Patties or organic jelly beans. That way if you decide to indulge in some sweets they will be better quality and you won\u2019t have as much of it. Remember, less is more!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set a limit on sweets:<\/strong> I\u2019m not going to tell you that you need to deprive yourself of all the sweets at Easter, but I am going to recommend setting a limit on how much you consume. Instead of grazing on candy throughout the day, set a limit on the number of pieces you\u2019ll have that day. That way you won\u2019t feel deprived or out of control with your sugar intake. If this is difficult for you, try sharing your goal with someone who will hold you accountable (husband, wife, friend, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember it\u2019s not all about candy:<\/strong> Easter is a time to celebrate and be with family and friends; it\u2019s not all about the Easter baskets and goodies. Focus on balanced eating throughout the day with good quality proteins (chicken, fish, turkey, eggs), nutritious carbohydrates (vegetables and fruit) and healthy fats (avocados, nuts, seeds, olives). This will help keep your blood sugars balanced throughout the day so all the Easter candy won\u2019t seem so tempting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay active:<\/strong> Being active on Easter is a helpful way to avoid sitting at the table with all the temptations in front of you. Plan an activity for the family such as going on a walk after church or create an egg hunt around the neighborhood to help promote more physical activity throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Are you interested in learning more about ways to eat healthier? I\u2019m here to help! Schedule a free 30-minute dietary consult today.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy Easter!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health and Happiness,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Autumn Enloe, MS, RD, LD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Registered Dietitian<br \/>\n<strong>Live Your Life<sup>TM<br \/>\n<\/sup><\/strong><strong>Bringing Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness to You!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3323\" src=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Autumn-Enloe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Autumn-Enloe.jpg 263w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Autumn-Enloe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Autumn-Enloe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Autumn-Enloe-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/>Autumn Enloe is a registered and licensed dietitian who holds a Master\u2019s degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Autumn has worked with hundreds of clients on areas such as weight management, blood sugar support, gut health, mindful eating, and food sensitivities.\u00a0 She applies a holistic approach to nutrition and knows that our health is based on much more than just what we eat. Learn more about our dietary services here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/physical-therapy-wellness-services\/dietary-services\">http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/physical-therapy-wellness-services\/dietary-services<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Easter right around the corner, many families are preparing for the holiday by filling cute and colorful baskets with sugary treats for children to enjoy. 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