On holidays you're likely to eat and overeat between family gatherings,office parties and celebrating with friends.(36)___ Here are some tips to help you enjoy holiday food without completely changing your diet:
1.Switch to small plates.
Not only do smaller dishes fill up faster,but the same size helping looks like more food when it's on a small dish.(37)___ But whatever the size of your plate,it's most important to remember to keep it balanced:half for vegetables,a quarter for grains and a quarter for lean meat.
2.Measure out snakes
Your favorite holiday movie is on.Take a minute to check the nutrition 1abel(标签)and measure out a serving to keep calories in check.Take one popular brand of buttered microwave popcorn for example.(38)___ But the bag contains 2.5servings.Eat the whole thing on your own,and you'll have eaten 425calories.
3.Split an entree(主菜).
Many restaurants serve far more food than one person needs in a single meal.(39)___Or pack half your entree to go as soon as it's served.Or choose a small-size option,if available
4.Stop eating when you feel satisfied.
You don't have to feel too full,or force yourself to clean your plate,before putting down your fork.(40)___ When you're satisfied,save the rest for leftovers.
A.Share a main dish with a friend.
B.It's important for you to eat more on holidays.
C.Eat slowly and pay attention to feelings of hunger.
D.Studies show we tend to put on a few pounds this time of year.
E.Enjoy an entree slowly by yourself.
F.So you'11be likely to serve yourself less.
G.One serving is about 4cups popped with 170calories.