This year, Christina Applegate has a busy season on her hands with the premier of the highly-anticipated Anchorman 2 along with the typical holiday festivities. How does this gorgeous gal stay svelte while mixing and mingling at party after party? She shared her tips for sticking to her healthy and gluten-free routine—even when faced with tempting platters of holiday foods. Read her helpful hints here:
Christina Applegate: Healthy Tips
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Christina's Healthy Tip #1: Get a Smart Snacking Strategy
Christina says, "With all the holiday parties this month, I think there is truth behind the theory that eating a small healthy snack before you leave the house can curb your appetite and keep you from over indulging. I don’t always do it, but I’m sure it works!"
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Christina's Healthy Tip #2: My Favorite Soup Recipe
Christina shared her favorite nutriotious quick 'n easy soup recipe with us!
She says, "Everybody needs a good dose of soup when the cold weather hits. I make a quick and easy vegetable soup: I start with organic vegetable broth, then I boil some glute-free pasta noodles in the broth. About 3 - 4 minutes before the pasta is cooked, I throw in some greens like kale, chard or spinach (or all three! although it's important to remember that spinach takes less time to cook than the other two). I like to top the soup off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to add a little zing."
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Christina's Healthy Tip #3: Indulge for Real! (Sometimes.)
Christina says, "When I indulge, I think it is best to go for the real deal. Don’t try to satisfy a craving with a substitute; I feel you end up eating more of the 'healthy version' than what you would have eaten if you just had that slice of pizza that you're still craving."
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Christina's Healthy Tip #4: Get Back to Basics with My Favorite Salad
Christina says, "I love great salad. one of my winter favorites is an Arugula and Avocado Salad—it’s filling and full of healthy fats.
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Christina's Healthy Tip #5: Dress for Slender Success
Christina says, "Another incentive to eating well at an event or party is to wear clothes that actually fit instead of loose or baggy clothes. When I do this, it keeps me conscious of what I am eating and helps me avoid eating too much."
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Christina's Healthy Tip #6: Scrumptious On-the-Go Options
Christina says, "All year round I like to keep healthy snacks in the house, but it's especially important during this time of year when I'm always on the go. My favorites ?Hummus with lentil chips (a double hit of protein!) and kale chips (store bought are good, but I also like to make my own)."
