Since the best gift we can give to our loved ones is to take care of ourselves, why not take a different view of new year’s resolutions. Instead of simply resolving…take the steps to turn your resolutions into reality. Write 10 specific and achievable healthy resolutions that you can and will achieve that you can view as GIFTS to yourself and to your family.

First and foremost, almost everyone always recommends eating in moderation and we do too. Here are some healthy eating alternatives for the holidays:

1. Keep vegetables as close to raw as possible and steamed vegetables are healthier and tastier!
2. Consider a salad.
3. Use spices and herbs on veggies instead of butter or a creamy sauce.
4. Trim as much fat as possible from meat before cooking.
5. Serve some fresh fish or seafood.
6. Use wholegrain breads for stuffing.
7. Cook stuffing separate to the meat so it doesn’t soak up fats during cooking.
8. Buy or bake some pita bread to use with dips instead of chips. Add vegetable strips for variety.
9. Salad dressings can liven up a salad without adding major amouints of fat or calories. Try lemon juice, vinegar and fresh herbs.
10. Water fills you up, has no calories or side effects, is cheap and will help you rid your body of toxins.
11. Only put out some of the available food so people don’t over stuff themselves. More can always come out as required.
12. With alcohol, moderation is the key.

Happy Holidays!!!

The Bottom Line... The Bottom Line... The Bottom Line...

Healthy actions are not found in resolutions and healthy eating alone. Healthy actions result from a health oriented mentality and the development of healthy lifestyle habits and what better time to begin? Healthy actions include stopping bad health habits before starting new healthy ones. How about making commitments to drinking an adequate amount of water, wearing your seat belt, taking your nutritional supplements and being regular with your chiropractic care?