Healthy and Frugal Holiday Eats
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This document summarizes a Twitter discussion about healthy and frugal eating during the holidays. Participants shared tips like cooking at home to control calories and portion sizes, buying produce in season, shopping sales and using coupons. Favorite healthy dishes included grilled pork loin and roasted brussel sprouts. When eating out, strategies like splitting meals or taking half home were suggested to avoid overeating. Tracking calories with apps like MyFitnessPal was also discussed.
Healthy and Frugal Holiday Eats
- 1. Healthy and Frugal Holiday Eats #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
- 2. Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, the community shared some great tips on battling holiday weight gain with healthy eating on a budget. ex.pn/holidayeats
- 3. How are you staying healthy #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET this holiday season?
- 4. Cook at home. It allows you to control how healthy each meal is and you set the portion sizes. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 5. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t be active outside. Bundle up and take a walk with friends to see the lights. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 6. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys Getupandmoveduringthedayatworkwhenyouare hungry,walkandclimbthestairs.
- 7. Try not to eat out very often. It’s easier on your budget and calories when you’re making the food yourself. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gabby Knows @gabbyknows
- 8. Eating healthy foods and staying active are great, but this time of year it’s vital to get enough sleep! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET MyCCCU @myCCCU
- 9. What are some of your favorite #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET healthy holiday dishes?
- 10. Grilled + marinated pork loin is our go-to holiday meal - with roasted brussel sprouts and sauteed apples! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Compare Cards @CompareCards
- 11. Green bean casseroles, candied yams, and don’t forget the stuffing! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Niccole Tapp @babiexnicci
- 12. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa Tastywintersalads!Packontheapples, pomegranates,nuts,andgoodies.Delicious!
- 13. Green beans with shallots and dill salad - yum! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gift of College @GiftofCollege
- 14. Braised brussel sprouts and date and almond butter candy. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
- 15. How can you save on healthy #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET grocery options?
- 16. For produce, buy what’s in season and buy from a local farmer’s market when possible. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 17. Aldi is my friend all year round! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- 18. IalwayshuntfortheManager’s Special-mostlyappliestomeat. Bulkbins,Asiansupermarkets, andCostcohelptoo! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 19. Shop sales at multiple stores and buy frozen/canned produce whenever possible. Buy in bulk if cooking for a large group! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 20. Buying what is in season and the secret word - coupons! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Pica Credit Union @PicaCreditUnion
- 21. What are some inexpensive snack options to #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET keep with you when shopping or at work?
- 22. Mandarin oranges are a winter citrus and make a great snack. You could make your own trail mix or granola bars. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 23. I always bring clementines to work - so good and I don’t feel guilty if I eat three! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gabby Knows @gabbyknows
- 24. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME Nutsaredefinitelyaworksnackstaple-my favoritearepumpkinseeds!
- 25. 5% or higher dark chocolate is good for the skin - and you don’t need as much. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
- 26. Nuts, apples, and granola are easy to grab and go. Keep a water bottle with you too! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 27. What are some of your favorite free apps #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET to track your weight and activity?
- 28. My favorite is MyFitnessPal for meal and weight tracking. With Pact, you can earn money for being healthy. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 29. I like tracking my steps on the Apple Health app. MyFitnessPal is free too. It tracks exercise and calories! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gabby Knows @gabbyknows
- 30. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Compare Cards @CompareCards Asafrequentskier,IloveSkiTracks,whichtracks speed,vert+caloriesburned.
- 31. MapMyRun, Couch to 5k, and of course MyFitnessPal are favorites! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET FedChoice FCU @FedChoiceFCU
- 32. MyFitnessPal and Fooducate seem to be top tier diet, health and fitness apps. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- 33. What are some expensive mistakes you #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET can make when buying healthy foods?
- 34. Don’t buy something just because it says organic. Look at the ingredients and avoid too many packaged foods. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 35. Buying too much and letting the food go to waste. Even if it’s a good deal, only buy what you need. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 36. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Alexandria Cummings @UrMoneyMentor Buyingallorganicallthetimeis expensive.Minimizecostsbybuying organicforwhatyoueatmost.
- 37. Buying foods that are not in season - usually not the best anyway. It’s not time to make a watermelon salad! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
- 38. Falling for the “organic” or “non GMO” labels. Sometimes you’re better off just being aware of the additional ingredients. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gabby Knows @gabbyknows
- 39. Where do you find healthy and #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET inexpensive holiday recipes?
- 40. Allrecipes and Pinterest have good ideas but family and friends always have tried and true recipes. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 41. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa PinterestisyourrecipeBFF.Don’tneglecthim/her.
- 42. I love the blogs Oh She Glows and Minimalist Baker for great, healthy vegetarian recipes. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
- 43. How can you avoid overdoing it #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET when eating out for the holidays?
- 44. Share your meals or cut your meal in half and save one half for lunch the next day. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 45. Let yourself enjoy indulging, but exercise regularly to counterbalance! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- 46. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Gabby Knows @gabbyknows Portioncontrolalltheway.Entreesthesedaysare outrageous.Totallyshareable.
- 47. At restaurants, put half your food in the doggy bag before you start! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET FedChoice FCU @FedChoiceFCU
- 48. Resist the urge and stay in. Or, if you have to go out, have appetizers at home before you go. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa
- 49. What final tips can you offer for #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET eating healthy during the holidays?
- 50. Just like your finances, set specific parameters and stick to them. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 51. It’s okay to indulge for a couple of days, but otherwise, eat moderately. Total deprivation will just make you binge. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- 52. Bevocalaboutyourgoalswithothers.Theywillhelp holdyouaccountable. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
- 53. Moderation is key! Aim for healthier vegetable- based dishes when you can and counter any over indulgences with a good workout. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
- 54. Don’t be afraid to use your coupons - so many good ones this time of year! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa
- 55. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Check out all the resources and tips shared: ex.pn/holidayeats
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