Balance, Mind, Body and Soul - Sodexo's Nutritional Resource

VEGAN - Vegan contains only plant-based ingredients. Vegan excludes all meats and meat byproducts, all poultry,all fish, all seafood, all dairy, all eggs, all egg products and all honey.

WELL BALANCED - Well balanced foods and recipes fit criteria based on recommendations by major health organizationsfor reduced calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium. An entrée may not contain more than 15 grams of fat,for example.

VEGETARIAN - The vegetarian label means lacto-ovo vegetarian. Vegetarian dishes may contain milk and/or eggs. Meats, meat products, seafood, fish and poultry are excluded.

Did You Know...

That a typical Thanksgiving meal contains more than 2500 calories and 130 grams of fat? That's the equivalent of five Big Macs or 14 brownies.

That people who visualize what they will select at a holiday buffet table end up eating fewer calories? A mental dress rehearsal can help you make better choices because you have already practiced them.

Test Your Nutrition IQ for Healthful Holiday Eating

Potato latkes, roast turkey and dressing, sweet potato pie, and eggnog. What would the holidays be like without these delicious goodies? These foods and others, which have been a part of many a childhood, are what make the holidays extra special.

Unfortunately, between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the average person consumes an extra 17,500 calories that will result in a five to seven pound weight gain. Holiday weight gain, not to mention heartburn, sluggishness and other maladies associated with over-indulgence in food and drink can be avoided.

Take the following quiz to learn how you can indulge without the bulge!

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1. You are pondering the delicious assortment of appetizers at the holiday bash you are attending. Which appetizer is the most healthful choice?:
A half-cup of assorted nuts, and a couple wedges of imported cheese
A shrimp cocktail, and melon wedge
A layered dip with vegetarian refried beans, cheese, salsa , sour cream, and tortilla chips

2. You are invited to a New Year's Eve dinner. Should you:
Eat a light breakfast of toast and juice, skip lunch and make dinner your big meal of the day?
Forgo breakfast and lunch and eat a snack of chips and dip before dinner?
Eat a breakfast of cereal with fruit and milk, a lunch of mixed greens and vegetables with water-packed tuna and several whole grain crackers, and a mid-afternoon snack of minestrone soup?

3. Until November, you had been hitting the gym three days a week for cardiovascular workouts and strength training. You have missed several workouts during the holiday season. Should you:
Resume your exercise routine on January 2nd since it is pointless to stay physically active throughout the holidays?
Schedule a couple of workouts into your week, and look for ways to sneak physical activity into your day by taking steps instead of the elevator, and shoveling snow?
Vigorously exercise only after attending holiday parties?

4. You have offered to make dessert for your friend's holiday party. What dessert will you make since you have given your diet a major nutrition overhaul?:
A trifle layered with angel food cake, reduced calorie vanilla pudding, and fresh berries
A giant brownie sundae made with reduced calorie brownie mix and topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce
A pecan pie topped with non-fat whipped topping

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