Holiday Eating: Preload

The fourth strategy of dealing with holiday eating is to preload. The idea is to eat some things that are healthy or at least healthier. In that way, you will be partially full and not as prone to overeat. There are two ways to do this.

The first is to eat a salad with a variety of greens: lettuces, kale, spinach, asparagus. Tomatoes are fine as well as cucumbers. Just skip the cheese and protein and use a minimal amount of dressing. Add a soft drink, coffee, tea, or water to fill even more space. If you occupy space with . . .

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