Its Holiday Again - Enjoy Eating

Remember portion control.
The a look at everything being serve on the buffet table before deciding what to put on your plate. It is advisable to use this ratio for your plate: 1/2 vegetables, 1/4 protein, and 1/4 grains.This way, most of the space on your plate are taken up by veggies which pack lower calories. Try choosing veggies that are not cook with a lot of fat. Alternatively, if you’d rather not make a heaping plate of food once in the day, it is also recommended to eat small portions frequently to avoid being overly hungry at any point.

Learn from Volumetrics.
People tend to eat the same volume or weight of food every day.To cut down on calories and not be hungry, eat more food with low calorie density. Food that has low calorie density has a lot of water bound to it, so vegetables, fruit, and puffy grains such as rice or couscous are perfect choices to help you feel full faster.

Choose wholesome and healthy over high-fat and processed.
When the holiday season draws nearer, it will bring with it the temptation of delectable (read: high-fat and high-sugar) dishes, which could mean disaster for your health. So, if you want to enjoy food that has high calorie density, just try to choose something wholesome like nuts and dried fruits, which are flavorful and nutrient-packed alternatives to highly processed foods that offer no healthy benefits.

Put things into perspective.
The upcoming annual weekful of feasting shouldn’t get you down about your diet. Instead remember that you have 51 more weeks in the year to eat healthy, so it’s OK allow yourself flexibility and some treats. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays and not focus on food so much, since it is not the main point of the gathering anyway. By doing that, chances are, you'll eat healthier because you are less worried.