(Published Nov 20, 2014)
Fact: The greatest number of heart attacks occurs on the same three days each year. According to a study published in the journal Circulation, you are most likely to die from a heart attack during the winter holidays.
Overindulgence is one key factor: over the holidays, we tend to overeat in general, consuming too much unhealthy fats and sodium.
How can you help your family eat healthier during the holidays? Here are some tips to still enjoy your favorite holiday meals, but keep them on the healthier side.
You may remember my advice from Halloween…if you totally blow it overeating, dust yourself off the next day and get right back on track. It is common to adopt the attitude “oh well, I have already screwed up my eating this year. I’ll start over in the New Year.” It is infinitely easier to keep weight off versus taking weight off. Those few pounds added during the holidays tend to stay there and then they get company during the next holiday season!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread nuts in single layer on cookie sheet and toast until crunchy (about 15 minutes) shaking occasionally. Set aside to cool. Mix cheeses and herbs together. Spoon cheese mixture onto endive leaves and garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped nuts. Drizzle with honey.
Katherine is a food advocate, mom, culinary nutritionist and science lover who is a regular contributor to the JCC’s blog on nutrition.
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