United Healthcare offers some timely tips for staying fit during the holidays:

The average person gains 2 to 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Follow these tips to help control your weight and to avoid overeating during the holiday season:

♥ Don't skip meals during the day

♥ Eat a high-fiber snack before going to a party

♥ Limit your alcohol intake and drink plenty of water

♥ Pace yourself

♥ Balance your meals with healthy options like whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins

United Healthcare also offers some nutritional guidelines that may assist you in making healthier food choices: How Much Food Do You Need?

Holiday celebrations typically include traditions involving family, friends, and food! The months of November and December are ripe with opportunities to enjoy favorite foods or to share a special meal.

We would like to extend a hearty "Thank You" to all who participated in the "What's for (your Holiday) Dinner?" Healthy-for-You Recipe Contest! Most especially, we would like to express our gratitude to Toni Messina of Catholic Social Services' Piedmont-Triad Office and her winning recipe for Honey-Orange Broccoli Salad. Be sure to see the article about Toni's winning recipe in the December 16th issue of the Catholic News Herald!

As the mission of Wellness ♥ Works is to "provide an environment that will enable the good health of our employees", what better way than to provide a resource for healthy, delicious recipes that have already passed the family test for tastiness?