It’s
December once again -- expect holiday parties, dinners, and pigging out.
As with
most festive occasions, food plays a prominent role at most parties. But you don’t have to stay home just because
you’re dieting.
Here are
some ways to enjoy the party and not blow your diet.
- At a buffet dinner, first look over all the food presented, then decide what you will and will not eat.
- If possible, inquire ahead of time as to what will be served at a party. If nothing on the menu is allowed on your diet, plan to eat at home first.
- Ask your host or hostess if you can provide a platter of what you are allowed to eat, so you’ll be assured of something to munch on during the party.
- To avoid being tempted to eat a lot, don’t sit near the buffet table.
- Politely inform your host and hostess of your diet.
- Choose mineral water instead of alcoholic beverages.
- Make a point to socialize with other people or enjoy the entertainment rather than concentrating on eating.
Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American
Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com
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