1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h3>\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lmc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image001-300x199.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h3>\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h3>\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h3>\nRoasted harvest vegetables: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\n5) A common problem we hear is pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h3>\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle by adding a walk after a large meal and a fun way to spend time with family<\/h3>\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in awhile dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h3>\nApple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lmc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Picture2-2-300x238.png\")
<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h4>","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lmc-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a><\/h3>\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h3>\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h3>\nRoasted harvest vegetables: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\n5) A common problem we hear is pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h3>\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle by adding a walk after a large meal and a fun way to spend time with family<\/h3>\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in awhile dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h3>\nApple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h4>","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lmc-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h3>\nRoasted harvest vegetables: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\n5) A common problem we hear is pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h3>\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle by adding a walk after a large meal and a fun way to spend time with family<\/h3>\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in awhile dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h3>\nApple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! 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Shredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: See Here<\/a><\/h3>\n5) A common problem we hear is pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h3>\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle by adding a walk after a large meal and a fun way to spend time with family<\/h3>\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in awhile dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h3>\nApple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! 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6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle by adding a walk after a large meal and a fun way to spend time with family<\/h3>\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in awhile dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h3>\nApple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! 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Apple tart: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nBlueberry yogurt cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\nCarrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. 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Carrot Cake: Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. 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<\/h3>\nCheck out our virtual workshops to make healthy easier for you!<\/h3>\nSee Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h4>","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lmc-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of special meals and indulgence. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the holidays in December AND all of the leftovers, it could be easy to get […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":66182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and marks the beginning of a few months of get-togethers and holidays. It\u2019s easy to brush it off and think \u201cOh, it\u2019s just one meal, it won\u2019t matter!\u201d But, between Thanksgiving, Halloween and the potential for other holiday gatherings into November and December (not to mention all the leftovers!), it could be easy to get off track, resulting in a higher A1c (3 month blood sugar average). Let\u2019s start this holiday season off right and keep your stomach full and blood sugars in check. Here are some tips to help:<\/h4>\r\n1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! 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1) Keep the appetizers to a minimum. You\u2019re already in for a larger meal, so the appetizers likely aren\u2019t needed! Try not to starve yourself all day in preparation for the main event so that you aren\u2019t tempted to overeat before the meal has even started. If you are a little peckish, opt for crudit\u00e9s (raw veggies) or a relish tray (pickled cucumbers, beets, onion, etc.).<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n2) Keep the plate method in mind when you\u2019re building up your plate. Whether you are doubling down on your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or bread or having a little taste of everything, try to keep these high carbohydrate foods as \u00bc of your plate.<\/a><\/h4>\r\n3) Fill up with a half plate of veggies! (potatoes and corn don\u2019t count). Whether you\u2019ve chosen a salad, raw veggies, roasted or all of the above, veggies will help fill you up with nutrients and fibre. You\u2019ll get fuller faster leaving less room for temptations later on.<\/h4>\r\n4) If you are not hosting, consider bringing your own healthy vegetable side dish if you aren\u2019t sure what types of foods will be available. Here are a couple recipe ideas:<\/h4>\r\nRoasted harvest vegetables: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Recipes\/Side-dishes\/Roasted-Harvest-Vegetables.aspx\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nShredded Brussels sprout and lentil salad: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/shredded-brussels-sprouts-and-roasted-lentil-salad-4154631\" color=\"green\" newwindow=\"yes\"] See Here[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n5) A common struggle we hear around the holidays is the pressure to have more dessert or snacks. Learn to be confident and comfortable letting your family members or friends know you will not be partaking in their dessert or snack, despite their best efforts to get you to! Be polite and gracious: \u201cThank you so much, but I couldn\u2019t eat another bite!\u201d will hopefully do the trick.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n6) Build in some physical activity into the festivities. We are not \u201cpunishing\u201d ourselves for over-indulging, but it\u2019s a great way to add balance into our lifestyle. Try adding a walk after a large meal as fun way to spend time with friends and family.<\/h4>\r\n<\/h4>\r\n7) Dessert! It\u2019s hard to say no and once in a while dessert is acceptable. Consider making a healthier version of your favourite. Here are a few ideas:<\/h4>\r\nApple tart: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/recipes\/apple-tart\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe [\/button]<\/h4>\r\nBlueberry yogurt cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/blueberry-yogurt-cake-muesli-base\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\nCarrot Cake: [button link=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/recipes\/carrot-cake\" newwindow=\"yes\"] Recipe[\/button]<\/h4>\r\n8) Try not to beat yourself up if you do end up over-indulging. No one is perfect! Don\u2019t focus on what you did wrong, tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track.<\/h4>","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lmc-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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