Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 30, 2013

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Mountain Views News Saturday, November 30, 2013 


HOW TO STAY HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS 
PLUS WINE TASTING THIS SUNDAY

Along with all the wonderful things that holiday brings, it unfortunately can come with stress, 
unwanted pounds and feeling run down and sluggish. Add travel on top of that for some. However, 
if you’re smart, you can stay 
on track and have happy and 
healthy holidays.

In no particular order, here are 
my best tips to still indulge, 
still have a wonderful time 
and still feel great throughout 
it all. 

1/Drink More Water 

No surprise here. You’ve 
heard it before and you’ll hear 
it again, but it’s one of the best 
and easiest things you can do. 
Start your day by polishing 
off two huge glasses of water, 
especially during a holiday 
like Thanksgiving. Your goal 
is to drink half your body 
weight in ounces. Example: If 
you weigh 150 pounds, drink 
75 ounces. It may sound a 
bit much, but it’s necessary. 
Remember, you can flavor 
your water, if that helps.

2/Eat a Healthy Breakfast and 
Don’t Skip Your Meals

During the holidays, people 
often think saving all their 
calories for the “big” meal is a 
fantastic idea. Sorry to break 
it to you, but this is not a good 
idea at all. It will just make 
you moody; you’ll overeat 
and, as a result, feel awful. It’s 
never a good idea to not eat. 
This will only backfire and make you feel worse physically and mentally. Instead, start your day with 
a superstar breakfast. Great examples include oatmeal, eggs, high-fiber cereal, smoothies and green 
drinks. Again, most people try to save calories during the holidays – but I recommend packing a 
snack and having something to eat before the big feast. Also, bring your own dish if you really want 
to have this nailed. There’s nothing wrong with bringing in a veggie tray with hummus or fruit. This 
will help curb temptation to indulge, and it will also keep your energy levels high.

3/Eat Carefully

This is a great time to eat mindfully – which will help you keep the pounds off. We’re all on the go, 
especially during the holidays, but we need to slow down. This helps you savor your meals. A food 
journal is a terrific tool to help you monitor meals. Try to not hurry, watch your portions and skip 
seconds – and you may just realize you don’t need them after all. (And that’s particularly thanks 
to that healthy breakfast and snack you’ve already had.) See how this works? You can still indulge 
without packing on the pounds. Just be smart. Remember to eat until you’re satiated, not stuffed.

Hows That?

Wine Tasting

Stop by the Vons on 2355 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena this Sunday at 12 Noon for free 
samples of Franciscan Wine, plus yummy appetizers including Turkey Sausage. It’s all free 
!! December 1st

Email thechefknows@yahoo.com listen to 790 AM KABC 5 PM Sunday

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com

EASY TURKEY

TETRAZZINI


Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package cooked egg noodles

2 tablespoons butter

1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper 

2 cups chopped cooked turkey

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream

of celery soup

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al 
dente; drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 

2. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet. Saute mushrooms for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, 
and stir in turkey, condensed soup, and sour cream. Place cooked noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish. 
Pour sauce mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 

3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling