Show Page 6 Salina SunGunnison Valley News December 10 located on the product package However light strings and other electrical decorations should not be used on tificial trees or greens that have metallic needles leaves or branch coverings Place your tree at A ‘least three feet message from the Stale Fire Marshal Do you have tips for away from fireplaces radiators and other heat sources Never use open flames such as candles around your tree Read and follow all manufacturers' directions on electrical devices check for: damaged loose or frayed cords empty sockets and the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) markings before plugging in Check the markings on your electrical decorations to determine the maximum number of decorative light strings that may be connected together If the product packaging does not indicate the number of light strings that may be connected together practice th is rule of thumb: Do not connect more than three midget bulbs) light string sets together Light strings bulbs (C7s and C9s) with the screw-ishould have a maximum of 50 bulbs The holidays can be the best of times with family and friends gathering after in fat and lengthy separations But with dinner tables laden with foods rich calories the holidays can also be the worst of times if you’re trying to watch your weight According to weight management expert Jenny Craig an average serving of turkey dressing mashed potatoes cranberry sauce yams sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie contains approximately 1200 calories and 60 grams of fat And that’s just one meal Add in eggnog Christmas cookies fruitcake and other holiday treats and it’s easy to see how people can gain from five to ten careful holiday eating? Answer by: Georgia Lauritzen USU Extension Nutrition Specialist If your New Year’s resolution last year was “Lose the excess weight I gained at Christmas” consider these strategies to help with careful healthy eating this year Think ahead Make a list of your holiday meals and parties and mark them On the day of a party start with a light breakfast and lunch on the calendar and try to avoid eating between meals Also avoid going to parties with a ravenous appetite Eat a piece of fruit drink a small amount of juice or eat a couple of crackers just before leaving home Be cautious of foods that are high in fat Hors d’oeuvres often fit into this category as well as nuts and desserts Do your socializing away from food and beverage tables so you won’t be tempted to overeat If high calorie or high frit pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are ways to shape up your holiday table so that But don’t despair weight gain isn’t part of the season’s festivities From her new ABC Program these recommends healthy substitutions to cut fat without Jenny Craig sacrificing flavor Instead of: Try: broth mushrooms and Dripping giblets and whole milk in skim milk your gravy Butter and cream in your mashed Evaporated skim milk garlic and parsley potatoes Broth egg whites water chestnuts Sausage butter egg and chestnuts and dried fruit in your stuffing Butter cream or cheese on your Roasting veggies with olive oil flavored spray and fresh herbs vegetables Butter brown sugar and marshmalOrange marmalade orange juice and cloves low in your candied yams Egg whites and evaporated skim Eggs and evaporated whole milk in foods are served try a half portion Also be aware of what you drink Diet soda mineral water and seltzer water are zero calorie beverages while alcoholic drinks can contribute substantially to your calorie total If you are the host of a party be sure to provide low fat choices including fresh fruits and vegetables low fat spreads and dips Keep track of what you eat Try to match days you overeat with days you undereat Recruit a friend family member or spouse to help monitor your items for your success eating then reward yourself with Don’t forget to exercise With all the holiday meals and parties it is more important than ever to schedule regular exercise time Suggest a walk with family or friends to look at holiday decorations or plan functions that include physical activity such as movement games or dancing Also plan activities such as skating snow skiing or snowshoeing Be careful however not to exercise connected together Turn all lights off before leaving your home or going to bed at night Be sure to have in place and test your smoke detectors Make sure you safely dispose of your live tree and greens as soon as possible after the holidays 's Cut the fat not the flavor from your holiday table ASK A SPECIALIST Holiday decoration safety tips The very objects that brighten the holiday season can darken festivities with the threat of accidental fire or injury if used improperly Electrical decorations such as light strings and improperly protected Christmas trees can lead to fire in your home or place of business Please consider the following safety tips and precautions when decorating your home this holiday season: If purchasing live cut trees or greens carefully inspect the needles If they’re brown or break easily the greenery isn't fresh and poses a greater fire risk When taking a tree home make sure you make a fresh cut on the bottom of the tree put it in a sturdy stand and keep it filled with water at all times If decorating with an artificial tree or greens purchase those that are flame retardant 7 his will generally be Holiday Hints 1997 Office and your local fire department mild Vanilla nonfat yogurt cream and raisins your pumpkin pie recipe Whipped cream sourcream and walnuts in your fruit salad To immediately after eating a heavy meal learn more about managing your weight during the holidays call Enter to WIN a Gift Basket from Gunnison Area Merchants! 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