Holiday Foods- The Pounds Packers

Americans averagely gain between 7-15 pounds over the Holidays.  Lots of foods that we don’t normally eat other times of year can be the culprits.  Here are five biggest suspects to watch out for:

1. Pecan Pie….Resist eating more than 1 small piece of this pie made with eggs, cream and lots of sugar;

1. Eggnog….Made with real cream, brandy, and whole eggs. Stick with 1 small serving of this delicious brew;

1. Candied Yams…We usually eat them 1-2 times a year and they are so good, especially with nuts and marshmallows on top, made with real butter and brown sugar – yum. Again, watch your portions;

1. Cheesy Dips….The creamier and fattier the better whether on carrot sticks or chips or toast.  Go easy on these!

1. Creamy Gravy….Add heavy cream, butter and flour to meat juices and you have a little slice of heaven. Go easy on ALL sauces that are basically fat, flour, and cream.

Perhaps we could lower the poundage we bring into the New Year if we can limit or restrict the 5 foods mentioned above.