Even if you aren't on the holiday party treadmill chances are gatherings
with families and friends have snacks or a meal on the agenda. Extra doses
of high fat foods are tempting but many of us pay the price later--self
flagellation for eating too much or, worse case scenario, an extra pound or
two that will precipitate the annual "this year I'm going to lose weight
diet".
One of the skills we teach participants in corporate retreat settings is
how to make what I call Low-Fat Trade-offs. You can save lots of calories
if you occasionally substitute lower in fat foods for higher in fat
choices. Here's a few to get you started.
Instead of potato chips -- eat corn chips and save
Instead of corn chips--eat low fat corn chips
Instead of whole milk--drink low fat milk
Instead of carrot cake--chose angel food cake with fruit topping
Instead of butter on toast--choose a fruit sweetened preserve or jelly
Instead of roast beef--choose roast turkey
Use low fat sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese and mayonnaise
