(dana nahai/registered dietitian) try refilling your glass with water in-between cocktails. and though our schedules get hectic this time of year, it's important to remember to exercise. it can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we don't leave the holiday season with an extra bulge. " sabrina time for a short break, but when we come back... time for a short break, but when we come back... for those planning to catch a flight this holiday season...one airline hopes to reduce the stress with some four- legged assistance. most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam weather adlib: put script here in green we are dry across the state and after the gloomy and cold day we had yesterday, we can now look forward to something a little brighter and warmer. we are going to have partly sunny skies today, so while there won't be a ton of sun all day, there will be enough to warm us up into the mid 40s. overnight tonight we are going to see the clouds return, and so will the rain. showers wil

(dana nahai/registere d dietitian) try refilling your glass with water in- between cocktails. hectic this time of year, it's important to remember to exercise. it can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we don't leave the holiday season with an extra bulge. for today's health minute, i'm elizabeth cohen. ((patrickwalker)) > if you haven't started your holiday shopping, you're not alone... about 10 percent of shoppers wait until today to buy last minute gifts. starbucks says they're preparing for record gift card purchases on christmas eve... last year, about two and a half million starbucks cards were purchased on the day before christmas... which is about 17-hundred cards per minute!/// kirsten joyce > now let's turn it over to demetia. ((patrick walker)) how are the roads looking this morning. < demetria obilor us 95 at charleston is clear traffic around six am. here's the decatur and sahara intersection. still have a left lane closed off due to storm drain installation. a lot of progress has been made in this 18-month project. it's all scheduled to w

(dana nahai/registered dietitian) try refilling your glass with water in-between cocktails. and though our schedules get hectic this time of year, it's important to remember to exercise. it can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we don't leave the holiday season with an extra bulge. " sabrina: following your health news -- the c-d-c is investigating five new cases of e-coli linked to chipotle restaurants. 53 illnesses in nine states have been reported since october. but officials say the new cases are a different rare type of e- coli. and it's still not clear if the five new cases are related to the original outbreak. the c-d-c says those five people ate at locations in oklahoma and kansas. chipotle said it has revamped its food safety practices and it's now implementing new programs. sabrina: and the food and drug administration has lifted a lifetime ban regarding blood donations. now, gay men can donate blood -- but only after 12 months of celibacy. the new guidance is the culmination of several years of scientific research. the ban was implemented

registered dietitian dana nahai meals in-between the holiday get togethers. (dana nahai/registered dietitian) you want to focus on foods that are naturally low in fat and high in fiber like vegetables, whole grains and beans. such as in this dish with brown rice, lentils, butternut squash and parsley. and when you do head to the holiday parties, try not to pile too much on your plate. (dana nahai/registered dietitian) you don't want to consume more than the typical amount that you would consume at any other sit-down meal. and if you're drinking alcohol, here's a trick to cut down on calories. (dana nahai/registered dietitian) try refilling your glass with water in-between cocktails. and though our schedules get hectic this time of year, it's important to remember to exercise. it can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we don't leave the holiday season with an extra bulge. " sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's reena ninan and kendis gibson with tech bytes. techbytes: in today's tech bytes... one of

(dana nahai/registered dietitian) try refilling your glass with water in- between cocktails. and though our schedules get hectic this time of year, it's important to remember to exercise. it can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we don't leave the holiday season with an extra bulge. for today's health minute, i'm elizabeth cohen. jessica rae scott: jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and isa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. jessica and elisa are chatting about jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. today, temperatures in the mid 40s. tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, christmas day a light mix is possible. both days in the mid 30s. after that, a mix lingers saturday, and we're keeping an

(dana nahai/registered dietitian) "you want to focus on foods that are naturally low in fat and high in fiber like vegetables, whole grains and beans." when you go to any parties, try not to pile too much on your plate. if you're drinking alcohol, re-fill your glas with water, in- between cocktails. and as always, don't forget to hit the gym! still ahead... a final look at your forecast! and.. before we head to break.. a look at tonight's abc primetime lineup on channel 13. 8: fresh off the boat 8:30: the muppets 9: a two-hour "year in review special" 11: action news before judge judy.. the voice of entertainment... terry fator! plus join me and others in the celebrity go-kart race! details at nine today on the morning blend... have a very terry christmas with the voice of before judge judy.. a look at some of the top stories we're following. bail has been set at one million dollars for teag fox.. the man accused of shooting a police officer near pebble and las vegas boulevard.. it happened last friday.. you'll remember police shut down roads for several hours as they frantically sea