November: Eating Healthy For the Holidays
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Eat, drink and be merry without loosening those belt straps

As the days grow shorter and colder and the holidays approach, one looks forward to sharing in the warmth of close comradery with friends and family. Spending evenings around the dinner table with the familair smells of Mom’s stuffing or Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie leaves us with the comforting feeling we look forward to year after year as we celebrate timeless traditions. These times allow us to step away from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives to truly enjoy family, friends and good food.

We all know too well that familiar feeling of overindulgence during the holidays and while we reminisce on the good times we’ve enjoyed, we dread the morning trek to the gym to burn off all the turkey, pie and alcohol. But now you can have your “pie” and eat it too..

Below are some ways to limit your intake of calorically dense, carbohydrate<br>
rich and fatty foods.

1. Planning ahead rather than making impulsive choices is the key to success.
   Make a conscious choice to limit high fat items.

   High fat food items can be found in fried food, cream-based soup, cheese-filled
   casseroles, pies, processed meats such as salami and sausage, pastries and baked goods.

2. Don’t go to a party hungry.

   We often eat faster and consume more when we are hungry. Begin with a wholesome
   breakfast, lunch and a healthy snack on the day of the party to avoid overeating.

3. Watch your portion size.

   No one said “thou shalt not eat chocolate!” Treat yourself to a drink, dessert and other
   sweets without guilt...just watch your portion. Everything in moderation.

4. It’s all about checks and balances. Calories in should be the calories out.

   Keeping your calories in check during the day prior to a party or holiday dinner gives
   you some wiggle room with the extra calories from Aunt Rosie’s legendary turkey gravy!

5. Physical Activity.

   It’s just good for you...maintain an exercise program 3-4 times a week. What better way
   to spend time with loved ones than going for a brisk walk.

6. Drink plenty of water.

   Your body will thank you. Not only is this good advice all-year-round but especially
   during the holiday season when that extra alcohol or coffee can dehydrate you.

Getting healthy is a GIFT to YOURSELF!

UPick Chopped Salads

Have it your way!

Campus Dining Services launched the UPick Chopped Salad concept at Stony Brook University.

What’s UPick you ask?

Well, it’s a completely customizable salad made to order. Simply choose from Mixed Field Greens, Romaine or Baby Spinach then pick from a variety of toppings and salad dressings.

Toppings include: Grilled Chicken, Flat Iron Steak, Vegan Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Cheddar, Avocado, Grapes, Mango, Croutons, Carrots, and more. With such a wide variety at UPick, even the most discriminating palate will leave satisfied!