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Healthy and Frugal Holiday Eats

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This week, the community shared some great tips on battling
holiday weight gain with healthy eating on a budget.

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How are you staying healthy

this holiday season?
 Cook at home. It allows you to
control how healthy each meal is
and you set the portion sizes.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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@SFCUNews
 Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you
can’t be active outside. Bundle up and
take a walk with friends to see the lights.

CordiaGrad #CreditChat
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@CordiaGrad
 Get up and move during the day at work when you are
hungry, walk and climb the stairs.

Debt Free Guys #CreditChat

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@DebtFreeGuys
 Try not to eat out very often. It’s
easier on your budget and calories
when you’re making the food yourself.

Gabby Knows #CreditChat

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@gabbyknows
 Eating healthy foods and staying
active are great, but this time of
year it’s vital to get enough sleep!

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@myCCCU
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What are some of your favorite

healthy holiday dishes?
 Grilled + marinated pork loin is our
go-to holiday meal - with roasted
brussel sprouts and sauteed apples!

Compare Cards #CreditChat

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@CompareCards
 Green bean casseroles, candied
yams, and don’t forget the stuffing!

Niccole Tapp #CreditChat

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@babiexnicci
 Tasty winter salads! Pack on the apples,
pomegranates, nuts, and goodies. Delicious!

Kasasa #CreditChat
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@Kasasa
 Green beans with shallots and dill
salad - yum!

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@GiftofCollege
 Braised brussel sprouts and date
and almond butter candy.

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@DebtFreeGuys
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How can you save on healthy

grocery options?
 For produce, buy what’s in
season and buy from a local
farmer’s market when possible.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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@SFCUNews
 Aldi is my friend all year round!

Debbi King #CreditChat

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@DebbiKing
 I always hunt for the Manager’s
Special - mostly applies to meat.
Bulk bins, Asian supermarkets,
and Costco help too!

Paul Moyer #CreditChat

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@SavingFreak
 Shop sales at multiple stores and buy
frozen/canned produce whenever possible.
Buy in bulk if cooking for a large group!

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@CordiaGrad
 Buying what is in season and the
secret word - coupons!

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@PicaCreditUnion
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What are some inexpensive snack options to

keep with you when shopping or at work?
 Mandarin oranges are a winter citrus
and make a great snack. You could make
your own trail mix or granola bars.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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@SFCUNews
 I always bring clementines to
work - so good and I don’t feel
guilty if I eat three!

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@gabbyknows
 Nuts are definitely a work snack staple - my
favorite are pumpkin seeds!

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@KOFETIME
 5% or higher dark chocolate is good for
the skin - and you don’t need as much.

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 Nuts, apples, and granola are easy to
grab and go. Keep a water bottle with
you too!

CordiaGrad #CreditChat
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@CordiaGrad
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What are some of your favorite free apps

to track your weight and activity?
 My favorite is MyFitnessPal for
meal and weight tracking. With Pact,
you can earn money for being healthy.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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 I like tracking my steps on the Apple
Health app. MyFitnessPal is free too. It
tracks exercise and calories!

Gabby Knows #CreditChat

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@gabbyknows
 As a frequent skier, I love Ski Tracks, which tracks
speed, vert + calories burned.

Compare Cards #CreditChat

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@CompareCards
 MapMyRun, Couch to 5k, and of
course MyFitnessPal are favorites!

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@FedChoiceFCU
 MyFitnessPal and Fooducate seem to
be top tier diet, health and fitness apps.

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@KOFETIME
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What are some expensive mistakes you

can make when buying healthy foods?
 Don’t buy something just because it
says organic. Look at the ingredients
and avoid too many packaged foods.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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@SFCUNews
 Buying too much and letting the
food go to waste. Even if it’s a good
deal, only buy what you need.

CordiaGrad #CreditChat
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 Buying all organic all the time is
expensive. Minimize costs by buying
organic for what you eat most.

Alexandria Cummings #CreditChat

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@UrMoneyMentor
 Buying foods that are not in season
- usually not the best anyway. It’s not
time to make a watermelon salad!

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 Falling for the “organic” or “non
GMO” labels. Sometimes you’re
better off just being aware of the
additional ingredients.

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@gabbyknows
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Where do you find healthy and

inexpensive holiday recipes?
 Allrecipes and Pinterest have good
ideas but family and friends always
have tried and true recipes.

CordiaGrad #CreditChat
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@CordiaGrad
 Pinterest is your recipe BFF. Don’t neglect him/her.

Kasasa #CreditChat
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@Kasasa
 I love the blogs Oh She Glows and
Minimalist Baker for great, healthy
vegetarian recipes.

Southeast Financial #CreditChat

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@SFCUNews
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How can you avoid overdoing it

when eating out for the holidays?
 Share your meals or cut your
meal in half and save one half for
lunch the next day.

Paul Moyer #CreditChat

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@SavingFreak
 Let yourself enjoy indulging, but
exercise regularly to counterbalance!

Leah Ingram #CreditChat

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@suddenlyfrugal
 Portion control all the way. Entrees these days are
outrageous. Totally shareable.

Gabby Knows #CreditChat

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@gabbyknows
 At restaurants, put half your food in
the doggy bag before you start!

FedChoice FCU #CreditChat

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@FedChoiceFCU
 Resist the urge and stay in. Or, if
you have to go out, have appetizers
at home before you go.

Kasasa #CreditChat
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@Kasasa
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What final tips can you offer for

eating healthy during the holidays?
 Just like your finances, set specific
parameters and stick to them.

Paul Moyer #CreditChat

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@SavingFreak
 It’s okay to indulge for a couple of days,
but otherwise, eat moderately. Total
deprivation will just make you binge.

Miriam Cross #CreditChat

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@MiriamSCross
 Be vocal about your goals with others. They will help
hold you accountable.

Debt Free Guys #CreditChat

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@DebtFreeGuys
 Moderation is key! Aim for healthier vegetable-
based dishes when you can and counter any over
indulgences with a good workout.

CordiaGrad #CreditChat
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@CordiaGrad
 Don’t be afraid to use your
coupons - so many good ones this
time of year!

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@Kasasa
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