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eating healthy at partiesTranscript (page 1 of 2)Sometimes a dining out situation isn’t at a restaurant or fast-food counter. It could bea social gathering, business lunch, a holiday meal or any other place where you arenot in control of what’s served. But you can still choose to be in control of what youeat, no matter where you are.Think of what you can do beforehand, so you won’t walk into these situations hungry.Like, eat something healthy ahead of time so you’re not tempted by the unhealthychoices when you’re there.“I eat my meal at home and then I just snack, or what I consider whatever, at thoseget-togethers, affairs or parties, weddings. I snack more and then avoid all theother stuff, and just eat something that I find that may be healthy. So I’ll be full bythe time I get there. I’ll already be full, so I won’t really have that appetite to reallywant to eat and indulge.”“Maybe I just don’t pick up any of the hors d’oeuvres that are passed around, andeat a smaller portion of what they serve.”At a buffet or cocktail party, choose items that are low in fat, like crunchy vegetables.But go lightly on the dip or choose a low-fat dip option. Drink some water before yougo through the buffet line. This will help you feel full without adding extra calories.Watch your portion sizes here, too. Use a smaller plate. Stand in a spot away from thefood tables, to avoid constant nibbling or return visits.When you’re faced with a casserole at a potluck or holiday party,and you don’t knowwhat all the ingredients are, ask the host how it was prepared. Make an informedchoice whenever you can.Remember, a social occasion is just that – social. If you eat out of boredom, loneliness,or because everyone else is, you may eat more than you planned to. Spend more timechatting with your friends, family or colleagues instead of eating.20% gradient mesh“Every month we celebrate birthdays for our co-workers, and most of the t ime it’scake and ice cream. Sometimes it’s fruit, cake and ice cream. So, I take partin thehealthclipsparty, but I stay away from cake and ice cream. I eat some fruit and still I talk tohealthclipsthem, laugh, enjoy the party.”healthclips(cont. nextpage)healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10016_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient meshnutritioneating healthy at partiesTranscript (page 2 of 2)Sometimes you may find it difficult to make healthy food choices, especially whenit’s the holidays or a special occasion like your birthday. Don’t worry, a holiday partyor social gathering only lasts a day. If you do eat more than you normally would, orfoods you wouldn’t normally choose, be okay with your choice.Try dancing at the party, or walking home after the event. Put the party behind you,and get right back to making healthy food choices the next meal or day.At your next social gathering, try to make healthy food choices. You can choose foodslow in fat and calories; watch your portion sizes; ask what’s in the prepared foods; eatbefore you go. Eat only because you are hungry and not because you’re bored.Or, make another change that works for you.When is your next holiday party or special occasion? Are there choices you can makeahead of time, so that your party is a healthy experience?20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10016_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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