We have officially entered the holiday season with Thanksgiving now past. So much to look forward to; family, friends, relaxing, time off, football games and of course…FOOD! There’s something about the holidays that seems to make eating an enormous amount of food containing an enormous amount of calories acceptable, or even encouraged. How many of us, year after year, leave the holiday season just a little pudgier…?
There’s plenty of tips out there – use a smaller plate, go for walks, bring a healthy dish to pass, skip the seconds…I’ve heard them all. The only problem is that to be completely honest, I don’t want to hold back, it’s the holidays! When people get together for a party, they like to eat and drink and not think about it because let’s be truthful, that takes part of the fun away right?
So this year, I’m trying something new – drinking a newfound love – Rooibos tea! A big trap many of us fall into is eating because everyone is sitting around chatting, enjoying each others company, and snacking on whatever is sitting out. Before you know it, you’ve snacked your way to hundreds of calories before the actual meal has even begun!
So this year, while everyone is munching away, try sipping on some tea instead. Sounds simple right? Think about it though, a large quantity of liquid will help fill you up, at the same time, it keeps you occupied since it takes a while to sip a hot drink and you are still included in the group gathered around the table eating and drinking. Besides that, the aromas of the teas are unbelievable and the taste is truly delicious!
My favorite pick for this time of year is red Rooibos with Gingerbread. I meet many people fairly new to tea and Rooibos is mild enough that everyone seems to enjoy it even if they aren’t hardcore tea lovers. This redbush, herbal tea is calorie free, caffeine free, full of antioxidants, and still has that holiday feel and taste that we all crave. If gingerbread isn’t your style, get creative – Rooibos with Eggnog, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Cinnamon & Vanilla…look for medley packs that allow you to try multiple flavors in one box. There’s a huge variety of Rooibos to choose from so finding a flavor you love won’t be an issue.
Ahh…yes, my friends, that’s a sigh of relief. Will you shed unwanted pounds? Probably not but we can now approach this wonderful time of year with a realistic weapon to finally fight off those extra pounds that make it so difficult to get into that New Year’s Eve outfit! So have fun, enjoy your company, enjoy your food, and enjoy your new little secret to avoid those sneaky pounds!
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