The Wall Street Journal published an article today about Jamba Juice following Starbucks idea of adding oatmeal to their breakfast menu items. Oatmeal is a fantastic grab-and-go healthy food. Hopefully more eateries will introduce this option as well as other healthy breakfast alternatives. For more information on the article click on http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122957364373417453.html.

Personal Web Nutrition’s Holiday Tips

The month of December is crammed with holiday dinners and parties. We all want to enjoy ourselves without feeling guilty. Some helpful healthy tips are:

1. Choose a light beer, small glass of wine or champagne rather than a featured cocktail. After one drink switch to sparkling water with a fresh lemon or lime.

2. Do not go hungry. Have a snack or mini-meal beforehand.

3. Choose foods that are steamed rather than fried.

4. Start with raw vegetables before tackling the cheese and crackers.

5. Do not double dip; sauces, except cocktail sauce, can be high in calories, sugar and fat content.

6. Try a variety of dishes, but do not overindulge in any one food.

7. Eat mindfully and chew slowly. You will get full quicker and consume less food.

8. Dessert – yes you can eat it. Fruit! If you must have something sweet, please do so in moderation. Two bites go a long way.

9. Enjoy yourself, it is the holidays! Personalwebnutrition.com is always here to help get you back on track.

Please contact Rachel Lerner, CNC, FNC and Founder of Personal Web Nutrition at rachel@personalwebnutrition.com for more healthy tips and personalized advice.