HOW TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR FAVORITE FOODS OR YOUR WAISTLINE
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.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY (AND JUDICIOUSLY)
BE CHOOSY
DON’T GO HUNGRY
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.
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.
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.
CAN YOU FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM? WHO CAN AND SHOULD PURSUE JUSTICE
If someone you love recently died in an accident, it makes sense that you’d want to pursue justice personally. Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of the hardest things in the world. But unfortunately, just because you had a strong relationship with someone doesn’t mean you have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim for them if they pass.
like those on our team can help you determine whether a wrongful death claim is the right course of action and how much you’ll likely be compensated for things like medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and emotional distress.
FIRST, THE BASICS — WHAT IS A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM?
WHO CAN FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM IN CALIFORNIA?
To put it simply, a wrongful death claim is a legal request for compensation from the person or insurance company responsible for your loved one’s death. It can either be settled right away or end up in court as a lawsuit.
In our state, usually it’s up to the deceased person’s spouse, domestic partner, or surviving children to file a wrongful death claim. If there is no surviving family, though, that right passes to individuals in succession of the deceased person’s loved ones, including anyone regarded as a spouse or child, stepchild, or the deceased person’s parents or guardians. If you fit one of these descriptions, you can seek justice personally. If you don’t, you can encourage one of the authorized people to contact our office. We’ll determine whether they have a case and help them win the compensation they deserve.
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE A CASE?
To be eligible for a wrongful death claim, your loved one must have died as a result of someone’s negligence or recklessness. Unfortunately, true accidents that happened by chance or accidents where the deceased was at fault don’t qualify. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which is which, and that’s where a lawyer comes in. Experienced wrongful death attorneys
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