Holiday Foods:
CLean fooD
Naughty or Nice?
for KiDs
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few cookies here, a couple of eggnogs there and a rich meal in-between can
Clean food could be
quickly pack on unhealthy extra pounds. But we can minimize the damage of
holiday feasts by making wise food choices that total up fewer calories, less fat and
the answer to helping
more fiber. Here are some helpful tips:
hyperactive children.
• Pick whole wheat rolls, wild rice and quinoa to stay
Eliminating artificial
satisfied longer.
color additives and
• Select steamed fish and seafood for a plate both
elegant and light.
preservatives from
• Pass on the gravy, as it’s usually high in fat.
the diets of children
• Eat regular meals and snack on fruits to avoid
overindulging at festivities.
diagnosed with Attention
• Choose low fat yogurts and hard cheeses as both Deficit Hyperactivity
satisfying and rich in calcium
Disorder (ADHD) should
• Look to small amounts of dark chocolate and heart-
healthy nuts to stave off a craving.
be considered part of
• Limit alcoholic drinks and cocktails because they are
the standard treatment,
high in calories, with no nutritional value.
counsels a
Depriving ourselves of a favorite holiday treat can backfire and lead to unsatis-
2008
fied cravings and overeating. Making conscious decisions, however, on where to
splurge will leave us jolly and feeling good.
editorial
Source: Adapted from
WebMD.com
in the
Green LiGhts
British
Medical
New energy-saving LED holiday lights use 90 percent
Journal.
less energy than conventional bulbs and can save up
to $50 on the household energy bill through the
holiday season. Source:
SierraClub.org
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