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"Diana, just a quick heads up to let you know we are still using your cookbook and the guys will often be heard saying what would Diana say about this or that....really good feed back... I made your potato salad and the oriental coleslaw on Sat. for a family luncheon and had rave reviews so thanks again."

Maeghan Henke
BC Hydro

Buffet Survival Tips

December 13th, 2005

As seen on BCTV Noon News

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Pan Pacific Hotel

  1. Scan the table first before you get started.  Have a look at all the options and keep your selections to a few items not everything.
  2. Try small amounts, you can always go back for seconds.
  3. Pay attention to calorie-density. The more fat there is the more calories there are in a small little serving.  Try to limit or avoid foods with cream sauces, lots of butter or oil, limit the amount of dressing you put on your salad and avoid fried foods.  Have a small portion of the homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli

What how foods are prepared:  Go for steamed, baked, broiled or grilled rather than fried or deep fried.  Try the roast turkey and the seasonal vegetables.

  1. Emphasize the good fats.  Have some of the seafood salad, roasted squash with pumpkin seed oil or the Grilled BC salmon. 
  2. Hydration. Always order water with your meals.  Especially if you have coffee, alcohol or anything really sweet or salty. 
  3. Practice Pleasure Maximization:  Don’t feel you need to avoid the desserts, just don’t taste them all.  Select one or two of your absolute favorites and enjoy every bite.  It’s Christmas after all!
  4. Portion Control:  Don’t treat your body like a human garbage bin, if you are full, stop eating.  You don’t need to try to “eat” your money’s worth. 

 

Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!