5 Tips to Keep you on Track at your Holiday Parties

The holidays are here!

As we all know this is the time of year for holiday work events, ugly sweater parties, and family get-togethers; the perfect storm for over indulgences. Since we can't avoid work, friends, and family it is important to find a healthy way to stay on track with our eating and other health behaviors. Here are a few tips to avoid overeating and drinking at all of your extracurriculars.

Wishing you a healthy holiday season,

Mimi Johnson
Founder of HealthKitchen

1. Eat something before going to a party to avoid eating all the unhealthy appetizers.
2. Spend time socializing with people out of sight and reach of the unhealthy snacks.
3. Go for the fresh vegetables and fruits instead of the breaded, deep fried, and cheezy appetizers. If you don't know if they'll have some, volunteer to bring something healthy that you know you'll like to munch on.
4. Avoid the sweet alcoholic beverages with lots of added sugar, instead go for a wine or clear alcohol with seltzer water, like a vodka soda with lime.
5. Drink a glass of water in between each glass of wine or booze to make sure you are safe to drive home and to avoid overdoing empty alcohol calories.