1. 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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3. How are you staying healthy
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this holiday season?

4. Cook at home. It allows you to
control how healthy each meal is
and you set the portion sizes.
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Southeast Financial
@SFCUNews

5. 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.
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CordiaGrad
@CordiaGrad

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Debt Free Guys
@DebtFreeGuys
Getupandmoveduringthedayatworkwhenyouare
hungry,walkandclimbthestairs.

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

8. 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
@myCCCU

9. What are some of your favorite
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healthy holiday dishes?

10. Grilled + marinated pork loin is our
go-to holiday meal - with roasted
brussel sprouts and sauteed apples!
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Compare Cards
@CompareCards

11. Green bean casseroles, candied
yams, and don’t forget the stuffing!
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Niccole Tapp
@babiexnicci

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Kasasa
@Kasasa
Tastywintersalads!Packontheapples,
pomegranates,nuts,andgoodies.Delicious!

13. Green beans with shallots and dill
salad - yum!
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Gift of College
@GiftofCollege

14. Braised brussel sprouts and date
and almond butter candy.
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Debt Free Guys
@DebtFreeGuys

15. How can you save on healthy
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grocery options?

16. For produce, buy what’s in
season and buy from a local
farmer’s market when possible.
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Southeast Financial
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17. Aldi is my friend all year round!
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Debbi King
@DebbiKing

18. IalwayshuntfortheManager’s
Special-mostlyappliestomeat.
Bulkbins,Asiansupermarkets,
andCostcohelptoo!
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

19. 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
@CordiaGrad

20. Buying what is in season and the
secret word - coupons!
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Pica Credit Union
@PicaCreditUnion

21. What are some inexpensive snack options to
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keep with you when shopping or at work?

22. Mandarin oranges are a winter citrus
and make a great snack. You could make
your own trail mix or granola bars.
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Southeast Financial
@SFCUNews

23. I always bring clementines to
work - so good and I don’t feel
guilty if I eat three!
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Gabby Knows
@gabbyknows

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KOFE
@KOFETIME
Nutsaredefinitelyaworksnackstaple-my
favoritearepumpkinseeds!

25. 5% or higher dark chocolate is good for
the skin - and you don’t need as much.
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Debt Free Guys
@DebtFreeGuys

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

27. What are some of your favorite free apps
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to track your weight and activity?

28. My favorite is MyFitnessPal for
meal and weight tracking. With Pact,
you can earn money for being healthy.
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Southeast Financial
@SFCUNews

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

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Compare Cards
@CompareCards
Asafrequentskier,IloveSkiTracks,whichtracks
speed,vert+caloriesburned.

31. MapMyRun, Couch to 5k, and of
course MyFitnessPal are favorites!
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FedChoice FCU
@FedChoiceFCU

32. MyFitnessPal and Fooducate seem to
be top tier diet, health and fitness apps.
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KOFE
@KOFETIME

33. What are some expensive mistakes you
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can make when buying healthy foods?

34. Don’t buy something just because it
says organic. Look at the ingredients
and avoid too many packaged foods.
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Southeast Financial
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35. Buying too much and letting the
food go to waste. Even if it’s a good
deal, only buy what you need.
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CordiaGrad
@CordiaGrad

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Alexandria Cummings
@UrMoneyMentor
Buyingallorganicallthetimeis
expensive.Minimizecostsbybuying
organicforwhatyoueatmost.

37. 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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Debt Free Guys
@DebtFreeGuys

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

39. Where do you find healthy and
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inexpensive holiday recipes?

40. Allrecipes and Pinterest have good
ideas but family and friends always
have tried and true recipes.
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CordiaGrad
@CordiaGrad

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Kasasa
@Kasasa
PinterestisyourrecipeBFF.Don’tneglecthim/her.

42. I love the blogs Oh She Glows and
Minimalist Baker for great, healthy
vegetarian recipes.
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Southeast Financial
@SFCUNews

43. How can you avoid overdoing it
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when eating out for the holidays?

44. Share your meals or cut your
meal in half and save one half for
lunch the next day.
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

45. Let yourself enjoy indulging, but
exercise regularly to counterbalance!
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Leah Ingram
@suddenlyfrugal

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Gabby Knows
@gabbyknows
Portioncontrolalltheway.Entreesthesedaysare
outrageous.Totallyshareable.

47. At restaurants, put half your food in
the doggy bag before you start!
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FedChoice FCU
@FedChoiceFCU

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

49. What final tips can you offer for
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eating healthy during the holidays?

50. Just like your finances, set specific
parameters and stick to them.
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

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

52. Bevocalaboutyourgoalswithothers.Theywillhelp
holdyouaccountable.
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Debt Free Guys
@DebtFreeGuys

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

54. Don’t be afraid to use your
coupons - so many good ones this
time of year!
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

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