(GLOUCESTER CITY NEWS DEC. 8 ISSUE)It’s that time of year when we all indulge, whether it is eating extra cookies, cakes, pies, candy, alcoholic beverages, and everyone’s favorite-eggnog. Do you realize one 6 ounce glass of eggnog can contain approximately 450 calories? Don’t deny yourself of your favorites, just eat and drink wisely.
Vegetables and Fruits-eat approximately 11 servings a day (one serving could include ½ cup cooked vegetables. ½ cup raw vegetables, 1 cup salad greens, 1 piece fruit, ½ cup fresh fruit, ½ cup dried fruit)
Poultry, Fish and Meat-1 serving per day (1/4 lb. cooked)
Grains-4 servings daily (1 serving with slice whole grain bread, ½ cup cereal, pasta or rice)
Low Fat Dairy-2servings (1 serving is ¼ cup nuts, ½ cup cooked beans)
Oil and Fats-2 servings (1 serving is 1 tbs. oil, 1 tbs. margarine or mayo)
Desserts and Sweets-2 servings (1 cookie, 1 tsp sugar)
That’s a difficult menu to keep at this time of year, but do your best-you can always alternate or substitute. Eat when you are hungry, stop when you are full, even if your plate isn’t clear. Remember to enjoy your food. Savoring and taking pleasure in eating will remind you of how enjoyable and satisfying a healthy lifestyle can be.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my readers.
Marge Keenan, Municipal Coordinator on Aging
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