Ring in a healthy holiday

MANILA, Philippines -It’s that time of year again when invitations for reunions, gatherings and parties keep coming left and right.

This year perhaps is the best time to try something different. There’s always a better way to do things, and in this case, there’s a nutritious and less sinful way, through making smarter choices and not depriving ourselves of all the goodness laid out on the buffet table.

For starters, substitute white rice with brown rice. A study showed that eating five servings of white rice per week increased the risk of diabetes. On the other hand, brown rice is fibrous and contains magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin E. The same study found that replacing white rice with brown lowers diabetes risk.

A choice dessert idea is Dole Tropical Fruit Cocktail, a perfect combatant in fighting off the anxieties of weight gain this season. Plus, that holiday staple, fruit salad, can be easily and conveniently made thanks to the ease of preparation that Dole Tropical Fruit Cocktail provides.

Made from all natural, sun-ripened fruits like papaya, pineapple, nata de coco and cherries, Dole Tropical Fruit Cocktail is rich in vitamin C so it helps strengthen the immune system and is a good source of antioxidants.