Season’s
Greetings, Everyone!
We
hope you’ll stop by this week’s scrumptious Pathfinder Produce fresh market to
stock up on veggies and fruits for your upcoming gatherings and meals. We always have a great selection of fresh
items, and our prices are kept low to help you stretch your food budget. Plus, our friendly and courteous staff always
makes it a great shopping experience: Members
of our Adult Day Services take such pride in their work as they assist
customers as they shop or as they pack their shopping bags.
Also
on Thursday, all our Produce Patrons are invited to the Pathfinder Gym at 7
p.m. to share in one of the Village’s longest and most-heartwarming traditions,
our Residents’ Holiday Show and Community Tree Lighting. The mighty Pathfinder Players have four comedic
skits planned, and there will be lots of sing-alongs too! It’s always a great deal of community-wide fun
and really sets the tone for season.
Of
course, with many parties and festive gatherings in the offering, it’s always
wayyyyy toooo easy to over indulge. In
this week’s blog, my colleague Martha Spiegel offers some healthy holiday strategies.
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For many, the end of the year is the hardest seasons for healthy
eating. There are parties and dinners and trays of treats everywhere you turn. Here are some guidelines to follow for a happier,
healthier holiday season:
- Never go to a party hungry. Have a healthy snack beforehand so you won’t be as tempted by goodies.
- Choose a smaller plate over a large one, if possible. If you have to keep making return trips to the food table, you will be more conscious of what you are eating. It will also help you to take smaller portions.
- Go heavy on fruits and veggies, and light on the heavier items. It’s best to steer clear of the dips in general, but if you must dip, opt for something like hummus over creamy, sour cream based choices.
- If you are at a sit-down dinner, make sure the veggies take up more space on your plate than anything else.
- If you are going to splurge on something calorie-laden, make sure it’s something that’s a real treat, not something you can get any time. Those chocolate chip cookies may look great, but that little piece of Grandma’s fudge that you only get once a year is more special. (Just make sure it actually is a LITTLE piece.)
- Don’t forget to drink lots of water. Add a slice of lemon or lime if you like. A big glass of water will help curb your hunger with no calories! (Plus staying hydrated is key to avoiding dry, itchy skin).
- Make sure to get some exercise. When the weather is colder, it can be harder to get in your steps for the day, but you can walk around your house, climb up and down the stairs if you have them, do some yoga, or just march in place while watching TV. Every little bit helps!
- If you overindulge, don’t beat yourself up, just firm up your resolve. As Scarlett O’Hara said, “Tomorrow is another day.”
So have fun, enjoy the season, be safe, and be healthy.
Martha (and Lori)
