Prairie Fare: How much weight do people gain during the holidays?

Bring a healthful dish to your next holiday party. How about a veggie tray shaped like a snowman with spinach dip? (photo by Pixabay)

Bring a healthful dish to your next holiday party. How about a veggie tray shaped like a snowman with spinach dip? (photo by Pixabay)

Prairie Fare: How much weight do people gain during the holidays?

Prairie Fare: How much weight do people gain during the holidays?

I slipped into my heavy coat as I ventured out into the first snowfall of the season. I also wore a long-sleeved shirt and a thick sweater.

I probably looked like I gained five pounds in 10 minutes with all of this padding.

I was ready to face the cold wind. If I were wearing a white scarf with my black coat, I’d look like a penguin. I relearned the “penguin shuffle” on the icy walk to my car. I did…