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Healthy and Frugal Holiday Eats
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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.
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How are you staying healthy
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this holiday season?
Cook at home. It allows you to control how healthy each meal is
and you set the portion sizes.
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Southeast Financial@SFCUNews
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.
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CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
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Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
Get up and move during the day at work when you are hungry, walk and climb the stairs.
Try not to eat out very often. It’s easier on your budget and calories
when you’re making the food yourself.
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Gabby Knows@gabbyknows
Eating healthy foods and staying active are great, but this time of
year it’s vital to get enough sleep!
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MyCCCU@myCCCU
What are some of your favorite
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healthy holiday dishes?
Grilled + marinated pork loin is our go-to holiday meal - with roasted
brussel sprouts and sauteed apples!
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Compare Cards@CompareCards
Green bean casseroles, candied yams, and don’t forget the stuffing!
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Niccole Tapp@babiexnicci
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Kasasa @Kasasa
Tasty winter salads! Pack on the apples, pomegranates, nuts, and goodies. Delicious!
Green beans with shallots and dill salad - yum!
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Gift of College @GiftofCollege
Braised brussel sprouts and date and almond butter candy.
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Debt Free Guys@DebtFreeGuys
How can you save on healthy
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grocery options?
For produce, buy what’s in season and buy from a local
farmer’s market when possible.
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Southeast Financial@SFCUNews
Aldi is my friend all year round!
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Debbi King@DebbiKing
I always hunt for the Manager’s Special - mostly applies to meat. Bulk bins, Asian supermarkets,
and Costco help too!
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Paul Moyer@SavingFreak
Shop sales at multiple stores and buy frozen/canned produce whenever possible.
Buy in bulk if cooking for a large group!
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CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad
Buying what is in season and the secret word - coupons!
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Pica Credit Union @PicaCreditUnion
What are some inexpensive snack options to
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keep with you when shopping or at work?
Mandarin oranges are a winter citrus and make a great snack. You could make
your own trail mix or granola bars.
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Southeast Financial@SFCUNews
I always bring clementines to work - so good and I don’t feel
guilty if I eat three!
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Gabby Knows@gabbyknows
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KOFE@KOFETIME
Nuts are definitely a work snack staple - my favorite are pumpkin seeds!
5% or higher dark chocolate is good for the skin - and you don’t need as much.
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Debt Free Guys@DebtFreeGuys
Nuts, apples, and granola are easy to grab and go. Keep a water bottle with
you too!
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CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad
What are some of your favorite free apps
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to track your weight and activity?
My favorite is MyFitnessPal for meal and weight tracking. With Pact,
you can earn money for being healthy.
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Southeast Financial@SFCUNews
I like tracking my steps on the Apple Health app. MyFitnessPal is free too. It
tracks exercise and calories!
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Gabby Knows@gabbyknows
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Compare Cards@CompareCards
As a frequent skier, I love Ski Tracks, which tracks speed, vert + calories burned.
MapMyRun, Couch to 5k, and of course MyFitnessPal are favorites!
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FedChoice FCU@FedChoiceFCU
MyFitnessPal and Fooducate seem to be top tier diet, health and fitness apps.
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KOFE@KOFETIME
What are some expensive mistakes you
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can make when buying healthy foods?
Don’t buy something just because it says organic. Look at the ingredients and avoid too many packaged foods.
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Southeast Financial@SFCUNews
Buying too much and letting the food go to waste. Even if it’s a good
deal, only buy what you need.
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CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad
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Alexandria Cummings @UrMoneyMentor
Buying all organic all the time is expensive. Minimize costs by buying
organic for what you eat most.
Buying foods that are not in season - usually not the best anyway. It’s not
time to make a watermelon salad!
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Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys
Falling for the “organic” or “non GMO” labels. Sometimes you’re
better off just being aware of the additional ingredients.
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Gabby Knows@gabbyknows
Where do you find healthy and
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inexpensive holiday recipes?
Allrecipes and Pinterest have good ideas but family and friends always
have tried and true recipes.
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CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad
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Kasasa@Kasasa
Pinterest is your recipe BFF. Don’t neglect him/her.
I love the blogs Oh She Glows and Minimalist Baker for great, healthy
vegetarian recipes.
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Southeast Financial @SFCUNews
How can you avoid overdoing it
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when eating out for the holidays?
Share your meals or cut your meal in half and save one half for
lunch the next day.
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Paul Moyer@SavingFreak
Let yourself enjoy indulging, but exercise regularly to counterbalance!
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Leah Ingram@suddenlyfrugal
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Gabby Knows@gabbyknows
Portion control all the way. Entrees these days are outrageous. Totally shareable.
At restaurants, put half your food in the doggy bag before you start!
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FedChoice FCU@FedChoiceFCU
Resist the urge and stay in. Or, if you have to go out, have appetizers
at home before you go.
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Kasasa @Kasasa
What final tips can you offer for
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eating healthy during the holidays?
Just like your finances, set specific parameters and stick to them.
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Paul Moyer@SavingFreak
It’s okay to indulge for a couple of days, but otherwise, eat moderately. Total deprivation will just make you binge.
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Miriam Cross@MiriamSCross
Be vocal about your goals with others. They will help hold you accountable.
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Debt Free Guys@DebtFreeGuys
Moderation is key! Aim for healthier vegetable-based dishes when you can and counter any over
indulgences with a good workout.
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CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad
Don’t be afraid to use your coupons - so many good ones this
time of year!
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Kasasa @Kasasa
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