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NEW PATIENT SPECIAL • Professional Cleaning • Comprehensive Exam • Cavity Detecting X-Rays • Free Second Opinion $ 89 All Services Listed are Included Additional charges may apply if gum disease is present. Valid only with coupon. 2 4 0 7 7 6 0 0 4 By Chris Bennett Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD — As you ponder the holidays, remember that eating in these festive times is best viewed as a marathon and not a sprint. The holiday season in these parts, according to Dr. Donald Strong, starts with Halloween and ends after New Year's Day. In between are countless oppor- tunities to overindulge — Hal- loween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Do not overlook holiday office parties, church gatherings and other impromptu moments of celebration at which opportunity exists to strap on the feed bag. Strong is the owner of Strong Weight Loss, 19265 W. Capitol Drive in Brookfield. His practice special- izes in individualized weight-loss plans based on body chemistry and the relationship one maintains with food. Strong offers an overarching view as to why so many pack on unwanted pounds during the holi- days despite their best, healthy intentions. "Life gets a lot busier during this time," Strong said. "Planning meals takes a back seat and eating well takes a back burner. You're running around trying to get things done. It's much more convenient to stop off some place and grab some- thing, rather than planning a meal." The unwanted specter of holiday weight gain is pervasive this time of year. It is easy, in the midst of holiday shopping or while trucking children to the school Christmas pageant, to resort to fast food or food of convenience that is less healthy. Quantity and quality Strong also said the volume of food consumed over the holiday season is a bigger concern than the type of food consumed. "With a holiday meal, you have multiple dishes and multiple plates and multiple courses," Strong said. Strong said holiday meals typi- cally consist of an appetizer, salad, main course and sides, an after-din- ner course and desert. It is not uncommon for one to consume turkey, ham, mashed pota- toes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, additional gravy, rolls, pie and more at an average holiday meal. Think of the planned meals enjoyed by average families on a daily basis. Pork chops, rice, corn and a beverage might be a standard dish in some homes. Compare the volume of food and it is easy to see calories start stacking up. During the holidays, consider fill- ing up on leafy greens and green vegetables instead of mashed pota- toes and stuffing and gravy. It is all right to still enjoy those foods, but taste them, and do so in modera- tion. That includes seconds. "Having seconds is like having a second meal," Strong said. "Try to limit how much you do on taking seconds." The American Heart Associa- tion's Healthy Holiday Eating Guide is easily accessible through an Internet search. The guide is 16 pages of tips on how to eat and stay active and healthy during the holi- days and through the winter months. The AHA recommends balancing calories with activity, which means one must know how many calories are being consumed at a meal. Eat smarter Be sure to stick with the stal- warts of a good diet. Eat whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Limit dairy and stick to lean meats, poul- try and seafood. Be sure to limit sodium intake. According to the AHA, the average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day, which is more twice the recommen- dation of 1,500 milligrams. The AHA advises eating the turkey's white meat and avoiding the skin. A serving size of meat is roughly 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards. Gravy adds excess fat and calories. Dressing is a complement, not an entrée. On the topic of comple- ments, casseroles are often filled with fat, sugar or sodium. Follow Dr. Strong's advice and sample the casserole while eating lean protein, roasted or sautéed vegetables or a tossed salad. Find a dessert buddy and split the pumpkin pie. Avoid whipped top- ping and its empty calories. The key point of the AHA's Healthy Holiday Eating guide is to know what one is eating, eat in moderation and be healthy. The focus of one's holiday should not solely be food. "Think of holiday meals as more of a celebration and get-together, and enjoy the company," Strong said. "Think about what we're doing and why we're celebrating. We're celebrating people and the time of year." By Chris Bennett Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD — 2015 is just around the corner. Sooner than you think, 2014's year-end weight gain and holiday credit card debt (if applicable) will be front and center. Send out 2014 with a bang before getting back in shape, both physically and financially. There are plen- ty of places in metro Mil- waukee willing to oblige a final fling. First of all, New Year's Eve this year is on a Wednesday, so New Year's Day is a Thursday. Are you really going to want to work on Friday? Keep this in mind. In Brookfield, The Melting Pot's New Year's Eve festivities include a four-course dinner, cham- pagne toast and a gift bag for $109 per couple. Patrons can upgrade to a bottle of Asti for an additional $20. Early birds can enjoy the New Year's Eve package for $89 per couple before 4 p.m. More information is avail- able at http://www.melting- pot.com. The Melting Pot is located at 19850 W. Blue- mound Road. Midway Hotel & Suites, 1005 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield, is offering hotel and party packages. Tick- ets for the New Year's Eve party featuring Mt. Olive at Cali's are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Mt. Olive is playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Midnight cham- pagne toast and appetizers are included. A hotel pack- age including the party, room, hot breakfast and a 2 p.m. New Year's Day check- out is $179.99. Information is available at h t t p : / / w w w. m i dw ay h o - tels.com. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 15 S. Moor- land Road in Brookfield, will feature a chef's recom- mendation on its menu the evening of New Year's Eve. On Dec. 30 the restaurant is hosting a dinner party for Wine Club members from 7- 10 p.m. The cost is $75 per person, and members are allowed two guests that are not members of the Wine Club. More information is available by calling 262-785- 9463. Fleming's Prime Steak- house & Wine Bar, 15665 W. Bluemound Road, in Brookfield, is serving a spe- cial New Year's Dinner Dec. 28-Jan. 1. The dinner is $69.95, and includes prosci- utto-wrapped shrimp as an appetizer, salad, a choice of either an 8-oz. filet mignon or lobster tail and Belgian chocolate torte for desert. Wine is included. Call 262- 782-9463 for more informa- tion. St. Luke's Parish, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave. in Brookfield, is holding bingo on New Year's Eve. Doors open at 4 p.m. A free will spaghetti dinner is open to all from 4-6 p.m. Call St. Luke's at 262-782- 0032. The New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave. in New Berlin, is hold- ing New Year's Eve Thun- der Alley Bowling. Cost is $85 per lane for up to six people, and includes shoes, two hours of unlimited bowling, a pitcher of beer or soda and a large pizza. Learn more at http://www.newberlinale- house.com. The Big Backyard indoor playground, 2857 S. 160th St. in New Berlin, is holding a family-friendly New Year's Eve event from 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Carnival games, face painting, karaoke, playground fun and story time activities will be available for $10 per child. Pizza, hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase. The Big Back- yard is online at h t t p : / / w w w. t h e b i g b a ck - yardwi.com. A Hair for Kids, 14023 W. Greenfield Ave. in New Berlin, is holding its second annual Noon Year's Eve for children ages 2 to 13. Danc- ing, fashion, hair styling, mini snacks, a balloon drop and a sparkling juice toast are part of the fun. RSVP is required by Dec. 26, and the cost is $24.95. Learn more at http://www.hairforkidssa- lon.com. In Milwaukee, FM 106.1 and Horny Goat Brewing are throwing New Year's Eve 2015 at Horny Goat Brew Pub, 2011 S. First St. in Milwau- kee. Tickets start at $45 and go up. Go to http://horny- goathideaway.ticketleap.co m and learn more. This list is by no means inclusive, but is meant as a sampling of some of the events taking place in the area. Please call ahead or check the Web to ensure details did not change in the time since publication. Experts offer advice for a healthy holiday Moderation a key as life gets busy during festive season New Year's activities for all ages around area

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