It's especially important not to skip a healthy
breakfast. We tend to over eat and choose more fattening and
sugary foods when we've gone too long without eating. A healthy
breakfast might include two or more of a whole grain cereal or
oatmeal, eggs, vegetables, yogurt or milk, and fruit. Try to eat
healthy food every four hours throughout the holidays, but eat
small meals. Make sure you drink a lot of water, particularly on
feast days.

Often staying lean during the holidays is hardest on the cook.
Here are a few tips for cooking a more healthy weight-friendly
meal:

For a stuffing that is less fattening and even more delicious,
start with whole wheat bread or whole grain rice. Use half or
less of the amount of butter and oil. Double or even triple all
the healthy ingredients such as celery, onion, mushrooms, nuts,
and dried fruit. This will lower the fat and increase the fiber
of your stuffing. It will also make it more flavorful. Your
traditional recipe can be adjusted in this way.