Professional Physical Therapy - December 2021

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Goat Cheese If cheese is an absolute must on your holiday appetizer list, opt for goat cheese, possibly paired with pistachios and grapes. The grapes provide something sweet while the nuts are a healthy fat. Goat cheese is one of the best options as far as cheeses go because it packs in tons of calcium and healthy fats. Garden Salad When it comes to salads, not all are the most friendly for your waistline. For example, Caesar salads are packed with creamy dressing and croutons, taking away the nutritional value some hope to find. With a garden salad, you can really pack in the veggies to make it more nutritious before your main meal. Just be sure to go easy on the dressing. The Naughty List Hot Chocolate Hot chocolate can really pack on the calories and sugar, especially if you toss in marshmallows! Try and limit yourself to maybe one (or two) all season long. Instead, hot apple cider is a nice alternative. Eggnog Eggnog in its pure form is extremely fattening. Consider opting for the low-fat version or maybe only using it as a creamer (sparingly, of course) in your morning coffee — it’ll add a nice holiday kick!

Stuffing Oh, no! Stuffing makes the naughty list! Stuffing, while it is a must in most households for the holidays, is packed with tons of fats and calories. After all, it is carb heavy with all that bread, and it is made with butter and margarine. If it is one of your favorites, you don’t have to give it up completely, just eat it mindfully

and in moderation. Pecan Pie

Even though pecan pie is packed with nuts, it still isn’t the best for you. Butter, sugar, and milk are the leading ingredients in this yummy holiday dessert. There are many alternatives to consider — or, if you must, only have a sliver! Candied Yams Packing in 40 grams of sugar per serving, candied yams can wreak havoc on your weight-loss goals if you overindulge, not to mention give you a crazy sugar rush. Be mindful of this when planning out your holiday menu! The holidays are intended for enjoying some delicious food with your friends and family, but be sure not to take it too far. You can still have your favorites without compromising your health. Awareness is key, along with moderation and balance. When you can, opt for the healthier version — or do some healthy swaps.

Happy Holidays!

Crispy Fish With Brown Butter Sauce

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Want to enjoy the decadence of the holiday season without adding too much to your waistline? Swap red meat for fish and serve this delicious, easy dish.

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 5-oz Chilean sea bass or salmon fillets, skin-on • Salt and pepper, to taste • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped • 2 tsp lemon juice • Lemon wedges, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In an unheated skillet, add oil. Season fish with salt and pepper, then add to skillet (skin-down). 2. Heat the skillet to medium and cook for 4 minutes. With a

flip and cook for another minute. Remove the fish. 3. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Add the butter and hazelnuts. Heat, swirling continuously, until butter foams and browns. Remove from heat. 4. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste. Pour over fish, garnish, and serve with salad.

spatula, press each fillet down, rotating between fillets every few seconds. When the skin begins to crisp, stop pressing and cook 8–10 minutes, then

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