Cope with Social Eating Pressure

JANUARY 09, 2015

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"Being around positive people we care about can help us make changes."        — Matthew Clark, Ph.D.

Healthy Lifestyle Is your social circle supportive? Do your co-workers bring doughnuts to morning meetings? Do you typically share popcorn and candy at family movie outings? Research shows that the health decisions of your social circle can have a large impact on the choices you make and how healthy they are. If your friends' habits are less than stellar, all is not lost! Learn how to prevent negative influences from sabotaging your efforts with these tips. Stay on track in these social situations »

Dining Out Can I still enjoy restaurant food? If restaurant dining challenges your resolve to eat healthy, you're not alone! The Mayo Clinic Diet does allow for occasional treats, and you should enjoy them — but only occasionally. Use these tips to learn how to make healthier choices a regular part of your restaurant experience. How to enjoy eating out » Today's Food Tip Go lean with protein Protein is an important part of a balanced diet. Choose breast meat or low-fat ground chicken or turkey, and ground beef that is 90 percent lean or more. Limit meat and poultry servings to 3 ounces — about the size of a deck of cards.