This document summarizes a Twitter discussion about healthy and frugal eating during the holidays. Participants shared tips like cooking at home to control calories and portion sizes, buying produce in season, shopping sales and using coupons. Favorite healthy dishes included grilled pork loin and roasted brussel sprouts. When eating out, strategies like splitting meals or taking half home were suggested to avoid overeating. Tracking calories with apps like MyFitnessPal was also discussed.

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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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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@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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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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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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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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