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Healthy Holiday Eating Habits

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Sarah Smith Student Contributor, University of California - Berkeley
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
 

Want to enjoy the treats that the Thanksgiving and Christmas have to offer without packing on a winter coat? Diana Rodriguez, certified health coach at California Yoga Sport, offers some easy ways to stay fit this holiday season:

  • Find a workout buddy who has similar goals to you and plan your workouts together in advance, especially after a big party! It will keep you from over indulging the night before.
  • Make your favorite desserts raw if possible or substitute any refined sugar for maple syrup, honey or agave.
  • When you’re going to a party where healthy foods are scarce, eat a delicious healthy meal before, once at the party you can focus on family and friends not hangover foods like sugar and alcohol.
  •  Don’t deprive yourself.  Have your sweet fix in moderation. Sweets are even sweeter when split with loved ones and you can save room for healthier options. 

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http://www.lifecompassblog.com/how-to-enjoy-holiday-food-without-the-weight-gain/

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Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith is a junior at the University of Michigan, Class of 2012, majoring in Communication Studies and Political Science. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Forum, Michigan's Greek Life Newspaper, and the secretary of Michigan's chapter of Ed2010. Sarah is also an active member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and she currently serves Michigan's Panhellenic Association as the Vice President of Public Relations.  A native of Sterling Heights, MI, she has been a Michigan fan since birth and loves spending Saturday mornings cheering on her Wolverines. Some of her favorite things include The Office, Audrey Hepburn, women's magazines, and microwave popcorn - preferably with lots of butter and salt!