Food is an integral part of our childhood memories, our family traditions, our social time with friends, and our connection to our culture. Food should be enjoyed, savored and shared.
Holidays with the loved ones
It is that time of year again. It is time for all the creamy, high fat, high sugar delicious foods that are front and center at almost all holiday meals and parties. It is easy to arrive at New Years feeling like you let your health goals slip away. However, you can enjoy yourself this season and still feel great about yourself and your body at the end of it.
Comfort foods are to be enjoyed. They are to remind of us of our childhood and happy memories. They are to create new family traditions and pay tribute to old ones. Give yourself permission to be comforted by food these next few months. You will be more likely to eat your favorite foods in moderation if you really concentrate on just how delicious they are.
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Tips for Busy Moms
How can busy moms manage to feed their family without relying on take-out every night? Here are some tips:
- Take advantage of slow cookers that allow you to set up dinner the night before in the pot. Leave the pot in the fridge overnight and then set it to cook in the morning. You will have a warm dinner waiting for you at the end of the day.
- If you have no time to grocery shop or do not feel comfortable shopping with your children, order your groceries on-line. What you spend on a small delivery fee will be returned to you on saved gas money, time and aggravation.
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