A Healthy Easter

Easter holiday is here, welcoming the beautiful Spring with its message of hope and happiness to all. Once again, we find ourselves enjoying a sumptuous feast with our dearest family and friends, sharing the most tasty fare one can ever have. You can make this celebration not only a fun-filled moment, but also a healthy one as well. There is always the risk of indulgence on this traditional feast and help is at hand with these simple survival tips:

1. Anticipate

If you are going to have a holiday meal, you need to anticipate a week before the very day. You can train your body with good exercise and a healthy diet. This will help you avoid binge eating on the very day of the feast.

2. Make It Small

Don’t we all love those fancy chocolate eggs? When a 100g Easter egg milk chocolate means eating over 500 calories, you may want to make it smaller. If you can go for pure, organic dark chocolates – it would be much healthier. Think of all those antioxidants that come with every bite. Wrap these eggs nicely since unwrapping them will help you eat less.

3. Serve Healthy

There are plenty of healthier and lighter Easter recipes on the web that pack a few calories without sacrificing taste. Serve lean meats like fish, roast chicken, or beef. Instead of deep frying, do some grilling, poaching, or baking. You can also try plenty of vegetarian and exotic recipes that are good for the body. You can wow your guests when they learn you are serving them healthy dishes.

4. Mix and Match

Learn how to balance the foods that you will eat. You can indulge as long as you remember to cut back on your meal portions. Try nibbling on unsalted buts, fresh fruits, or low fat yogurt for a change. It’s all about the art of food presentation!

5. Take a Walk

What can be better than enjoying the Easter with a walk outside the beautiful Spring weather. You can run in the mornings or take brisk walks at night. Instead of having a lavish festivity, why not try giving your home a nice polish? Cleaning your home can definitely help you sweat out all those unwanted calories. It’s a nice way to start the Easter holiday.

At the end of the day, it is all about healthy choices that count. It is definitely tough to have that discipline to live a healthier life, but when you do, it is a reward greater than what your money can buy. Happy Easter!!!

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. ~S.D. Gordon

Easter Potluck Dinner on The Food Channel