Healthy Holidays

By: Robyn Flipse, MS. MA, RDN-- Consultant to the Calorie Control Council One of the best things about the holidays is the chance to spend time with the people we don’t get to see as often as we’d like throughout the year. But getting together with far-flung family and friends...

By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- The difference between good intentions and success frequently comes down to having a plan. With the hectic holidays fast approaching, it’s a smart idea to marry your good intentions to eat well and exercise with a solid plan. Try these three ideas. Stick...

Dr. Keri Peterson Medical Advisor to the Calorie Control Council The holidays are a time for revelry and cheer! But with sweets and treats in abundance, it’s easy for healthy eating habits to get lost in the shuffle and those pounds to pile on. However, it's possible to survive the...

 By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- Yikes! The holidays are here! According to a new study, Americans typically gain a small amount of weight around Thanksgiving and then a bit more around Christmas.i The researchers estimate that it takes about 5 months to lose those holiday pounds. Rather...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- The holiday season is in full swing and that means your schedule is probably full of holiday parties and dinners from now through the end of the year. Whether you’re a guest or the host you no doubt want to enjoy delicious food...

Originally published November 15, 2015 | Republished November 2, 2020 -- According to research from the Calorie Control Council, a typical holiday dinner can carry a load of 3,000 calories (chart).  Many of us will figure that we've blown our diet and the holidays are to be enjoyed, so why...