Puffin Cultural Forum focuses on people and the arts. That is, how can one enrich their lives by either creating or consuming art? Puffin puts on a variety of performances, everything from live musical acts to spoken word poetry.

In addition to being a performance space the Puffin Cultural Forum also features a great deal of art, from photography exhibits based in nature to an exhibit of art produced under Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. The music performances range from classical to world music, and there are also occasional theater pieces and spoken word performances.

Want to see a schedule of upcoming events at this New Jersey performing arts space? Visit the Puffin Cultural Forum's website!

Puffin Cultural Forum
20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 836 3499
www.puffinculturalforum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/puffin-cultural-forum-teaneck

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Your diet has been going well for months, but with the holidays coming up you may start to worry about overeating or consuming too many unhealthy, sugary sweets. With a bit of self-control and a few smart tips, you can navigate the holidays while still sticking to your diet. Here are some ways to do it.

1. Eat healthy foods first. Fill your plate with a mixture of healthy vegetables and even a few not-so-healthy indulgences like carbs, starches and sweets. Eat the healthy foods first to prevent you from overeating afterward.
2. Eat slowly. Many people get so excited about a delicious holiday meal that they stuff themselves before even realizing it. Cut your food into small pieces and eat slowly, stopping as soon as you’re full, to ensure that you fully enjoy your meal without overdoing it.
3. Go easy on the toppings. If you’re already allowing yourself to cheat with a piece of pie, sacrifice the sugar-heavy whipped cream or ice cream topping to cut calories.
4. Don’t skip your other meals. To avoid overeating at a holiday celebration, be sure to eat filling, nutritious meals throughout the day beforehand.
5. Stick to your current weight. Instead of attempting to continue losing weight during the holidays, it’s more realistic to simply maintain your current weight.

Holiday Healthy Eating Guide [American Heart Association]
9 Healthy Holiday-Eating Strategies [Real Simple]
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating [Sutter Health]
12 Ways to Survive a Holiday Eating Frenzy [Better Health USA]

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Love the taste of authentic Indian food? Whet your appetite at Tandoori Chef with a savory meal crafted from authentic recipes. Stop by for the lunch buffet and take a culinary tour of the region with a wide variety of dishes, or order off the menu and delve deeply into one particular entree. Vegetarian dishes include Saag Paneer with homemade cheese and spinach simmered in curry sauce and Malai Kofta with potato and cheese dumplings in cream sauce. Chicken, lamb, and goat curries are also an option, as are a variety of meat and seafood dishes. Tandoori Chef is open every day for lunch and dinner.

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