16 Holiday Foods to Avoid

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/nutrition/the-worst-offenders-16-holiday-foods-you-should-never-eat/ss-AAldQyU?li=AAggNb9

I stumbled across this article this morning and felt like I should share it with all of you. The Holidays are notorious for being bad for our waistlines and this is because we let go of our inhibitions and enjoy all of the sweet treats layed out before us. Growing up. my mother spent weeks leading up to Christmas preparing baked goods, cookies, tarts, and chocolatey treats for us to dig in to. Harmless as they may seem, the culmination of goodies is definitely not good for our health!

What items found themselves on the list? 

• CANDY CANES - This one is pretty obvious. Candy canes have absolutely no nutritional value and are loaded with sugar. There isn't much good going on with them so avoid these treats around the Holidays.
• FRUIT CAKE - You won't find me complaining about this one. Fruit cake may not be my thing but it is widely enjoyed this time of year. It's also extremely sugary and high in fat. Skip the second slice!
• CANDIED YAMS - I am not a fan of yams to begin with so avoiding this dish is easy peasy for me. Yams are extremely good for you and loaded with nutrients, that is until you smother them in sugary goodness. When a nutritionally sound yam stops being healthy, you've done something wrong. Skip the candying and you'll save yourself a whack of calories and fat!
• SUGAR / GINGERBREAD COOKIES - No surprise here. These treats are loaded with sugar and have no nutritional value whatsoever. Skip the cookies this holiday season.

I think the moral of the story this Holiday season is to be mindful of how much of the good stuff you consume. I am a firm believer of enjoying naughty things in moderation and you can bet your arse I'll be having a slice of cheesecake or two this holiday, but it's important to make a conscious effort to omit some of the sugary treats associated with this time of year. Avoiding a lot of these treats will definitely help your waistline over the holidays and leave more room for that fabulous Christmas dinner!

Make sure to follow the link at the top of the page to find out exactly what was on the list of things to avoid this season!


HAPPY VEG