HOW TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR FAVORITE FOODS OR YOUR WAISTLINE
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This fall, Yelp reported that 163,735 businesses have closed across the country since March 1, and most of those shutdowns will be permanent. It’s awful to see small businesses shuttered, which is why we’re urging everyone to support their local shops this holiday season. Here in Farmville, North Carolina, Josh loves shopping local. In fact, he’s so passionate about it that he wants to take you on a virtual tour of his favorite hometown spots! Welcome to Farmville, folks.
Have you ever stood on a scale at the end of the holiday season and wondered how the
extra pounds crept on? It’s no secret that a sugar cookie here, a slice of pie there, and a few glasses of eggnog in between can lead to a few pounds gained. When you’re surrounded by Christmas
goodies, how can you resist? Luckily, there are a few ways you can protect your waistline this holiday season without completely cutting out your favorite treats.
JOSH’S TOP PICK: CAFÉ MADELEINE BAKERY AND WINE
Small-town North Carolina is the last place you’d expect to stumble upon an artisan French bakery, but Café Madeleine is the real deal. Walking in, visitors are welcomed by pastry cases stacked with mouthwatering Kouign-Amanns, sweet and savory croissants, macarons, eclairs, and more. “Café Madeleine is just incredible,” Josh says. “I lived in Spain for eight weeks, and while I was there, I went to Paris, but this shop rivals anything I had over in Europe.”
BE CHOOSY When you see a regular buffet of your favorite holiday treats, don’t immediately start scarfing down everything that looks remotely tasty and sweet. First, scope out the food
— without a plate — so you won’t be tempted to start eating without really looking. Then, find the treats that are your absolute favorites and choose one or two of them to eat. You don’t have to give up sweets during the holidays; instead, eat with discretion. DON’T GO HUNGRY To ensure that you don’t overeat at a party or buy junk food that you don’t need when shopping, eat a healthy snack before going out. Before you head out to a party, eat a snack chock-full of complex carbohydrates, proteins, and unsaturated fats. Apple slices with peanut butter work, as well as lean meats and cheeses. If you’re headed to the grocery store, eating a filling snack before you go will make you less likely to impulsively scoop up those sugary cookies and pastries in the bakery. DRINK RESPONSIBLY (AND JUDICIOUSLY) If you drink alcohol, keep in mind that each drink will probably be somewhere between 150–225 calories. A glass of eggnog can have as many as 500 calories.
Alcohol decreases your self-control when you’re eating, while also increasing your appetite. Make sure that if you’re drinking, you’re not doing so on an empty stomach. And to decrease the number of high-calorie drinks that you consume, drink a glass of water in between alcoholic beverages. The holidays are a minefield for any healthy diet. But with the right tools, you can ensure that by Jan. 2, your waistline won’t be worse for wear.
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