I can’t believe the holidays are upon us and do you know what that means? It’s time for my holiday spiel! Here goes:
If you look at the word holiday – it includes “DAY”. Basically the holidays are 3 days: Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Hanukkah – OK 7 days there!) and New Years. EAT whatever you want. Yes, you heard me right — EAT whatever you want, on those 3 days. Now if you celebrate Hanukkah you will have to choose ONE of the seven days – sorry, it’s only fair! Now here’s the thing, those 3 days in the scheme of things is not going to be a big deal in relationship to your weight (or overall health). BUT, if you make the next 6 weeks into an eating frenzy using the “holidays” as your excuse, that ‘s another story!
I opt for enjoying the DAY and then back to reality. My mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving will be cooked with butter, gasp! However, I will try and make a point of choosing healthier options the remainder of the weekend. It really is your choice from now until New Years!
In this week’s The Keri Report:
- Keri’s Kitchen: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- How To Maintain Your Weight During The Holidays
- 27 Healthy Choices At Fast Food Restaurants
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Keri’s Kitchen: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe is back by popular demand. (Think I posted it around this time last year!) The dish has actually become the first one anyone in my family ever asked me to bring – thank you Arlene! Usually I just bring vodka. And since I am the ultimate brussels sprouts lover – I never complain. But, unfortunately NOT everyone in my family shares my love of this veggie. Since this year Thanksgiving dinner is at my house and I really like happy guests – I will also be roasting cauliflower!
Ingredients:
About 2 plus cups of brussels, ends cut off, outer leaves removed. (If large in size than I cut them in half)
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place all ingredients into a bowl with tight lid (or a strong sealable plastic bag) – shake till oil covers all the brussels. Next pour brussels in an even layer onto roasting pan. Place in oven, shake pan every 5-7 minutes, until brussels are brown on the outside and easily pierced with fork. Time will vary depending on size of brussels – but should be @ 30 minutes. When done – place in bowl and toss gently with balsamic vinegar before serving. Enjoy!
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How To Maintain Your Weight During The Holidays
If you are curious what me and other nutrition experts have to say about how NOT to gain weight during the holidays read this article by Marie Claire magazine. However, if you are rolling your eyes as you read this, feel free to pass. Trust me there will be plenty more of these types of articles on the horizon. ‘Tis the season!
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27 Healthy Choices At Fast Food Restaurants
I know many people find themselves in a food situation during the holidays (and truthfully year round!). But during this time of year, the situation is most likely a result of: road trip, airport, or simple lack of planning ahead. If you happen to find yourself at a loss of what to eat don’t despair. Glamour Magazine and I have you covered. Healthy choices and Fast Food Restaurant are really not an oxymoron.
