Plan ahead for healthy eating during the holidays
DALLAS – Holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, giving thanks, and making plans for the New Year. It’s also a time when healthy eating often gives way to seemingly endless sweets and delectable delights. But while holiday treats may mean extra pounds to most, Parkland Health & Hospital System dietitians say November’s American Diabetes Month is the perfect time to start planning ahead, especially for those living with diabetes. “The holidays are a time to catch up with loved ones,” said Sharon Cox, a Registered Dietitian at Parkland. “Try to place more focus on