December 15, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Holiday eating habits are often characterized by overindulgence. From the first taste of turkey on Thanksgiving Day until the last pig in a blanket hors d’oeuvre on New Year’s Eve, holiday eating habits are not always healthy. Unhealthy eating and overindulgence during the holidays is something many people accept as a staple of the season. But it’s just as easy to enjoy a healthy diet during the holidays as it is to go overboard. All it takes is a nip and tuck here and there to make holiday eating habits healthier. Contribute healthy items when attending social gatherings. Many holiday parties are pot luck, wherein each guest brings a dish to the party. Instead of contributing another batch of holiday cookies, bring a healthy dish, like a large salad that makes for a great appetizer or a low-fat and lowcalorie dessert that everyone can enjoy. Don’t forget vitamins and minerals. There’s no way to control the menu when attending holiday functions like office par- Tips to make holiday eating habits healthier ties or even when traveling to visit family and friends, but when cooking during the holiday season, add more healthy foods to existing recipes to make up for any lost nutritional value. Include more vegetables in the menu, and don’t be afraid to add nuts, fruits, or beans to meals. Limit alcohol consumption. Overindulging during the holidays does not just pertain to eating too much turkey. It’s easy to overindulge with alcohol, too. In addition to being dangerous, overindulging with alcohol is also very unhealthy. Many drinks are high in calories, even if the drinks are four ounces or less. A 3.5-ounce martini, for instance, is well over 100 calories. When consuming alcohol during the holidays, limit yourself to one drink. It’s not only safer to do so, but it also benefits the waistline. Baste with broth. Holiday turkeys need to be basted, and arguably no baste is healthier than fat-free broth. Many recipes call for basting with fat drippings or sauces, Holiday���������� but fat-free broth is a much healthier option, and might even taste better. Don’t miss meals. Thanks to the hectic nature of the holiday season, it’s easy to skip a meal or two here or there, especially if there’s a holiday party later in the day. But skipping meals will only increase the likelihood of overeating at holiday gatherings, which, as mentioned earlier, often feature less healthy fare. Looking for a? a great gift ide Give a gift that will endure... You name it...Let’s Frame It! The Gem and I “The Most Interesting Jewelry Store” With a great selection of handcrafted jewelry 66 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-493-9100 Happy Holidays from Custom Framing and Unique Gifts Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 9-4:30 27 East Prospect St. • Waldwick 201-670-7666 • www.LetsFrame.com “MADE IN AMERICA” 12-1-10----Let’sFrameItHoliday3x-3col x 3” ����������������������������������������� Mike for PROOF... from Janine ��������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ��������������� ���������������� ������ ������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������� �������������������� 12-15-10 janine GemAndIHoliday3x3(12-15-10) 3 x 3” BROWNSTONE MILL SPECIALTY SHOPS Wednesday - Saturday 10:30am - 5:00pm 11 Paterson Ave, Midland Park, just off Goffle Road 201-445-3074 • 201-652-5585 Join us for Holiday Shopping Chandeliers Doll Houses Reiki Candles, Baskets Home Decor Items Postcards ����������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������� � ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������� Antiques Estate Furniture Collectibles Vintage Jewelry Hair Studio Crystal, Silver Upholstery Trunks Garden Center Vintage China Custom Painted Furniture Window Treatments Register for our Holiday Drawing by December 10, 2010