Season's Eatings

We now know that very few people gain as much as the oft-cited five pounds during the holiday season. This particular myth was debunked in a study published in the New England Journal Of Medicine. But before we reach for the eggnog and cookies, there is a flip side to this apparent good news. It turns out that the extra pound or so that most of the 195 participants did gain, proved hard to shift.

The cumulative effect of even a small seasonal weight gain over the years increases our risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But don’t panic unnecessarily. You can still eat at the holiday table and not tip the scales. Find plenty of ideas on how to enjoy a low fat Christmas, and set yourself up for a healthy new year.