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6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Tips to help keep you on track and feeling successful, productive, and festive this holiday season!

Nutrition, Prevention

Don’t just throw away all your healthy eating habits simply because you’re likely to cheat a little during the holiday season! Before attending a party or other event where there will be high sugar, high calorie foods served, eat a healthy snack, including a protein and some veggies. This will help you not eat so much of those festive, holiday dishes.


Even though the holiday season and end-of-year projects will greatly impact your time management, don’t sacrifice exercise. While you may not be able to keep up your full workout routine, try to do a few 10-15 minute full body workouts each day. This is a great time to utilize that exercise app on your phone. It will help to relieve stress and maintain your body, mind, spirit - and sanity - for all the busyness!


Did you know that surges in blood sugar can lead to increased deposits of belly fat? We want to avoid that at all costs! Studies show that a quick 6-minutes of intense movement before a big meal is a great way to improve blood sugar control. Take a fast, robust jog around the block, or set a timer for just 6 minutes and run up and down stairs, do squats, jumping jacks, vigorous dancing, or maybe even a family race!


Enjoy that traditional family celebration – without over-indulging.


  • First of all, remind yourself that feeling stuffed feels really miserable.
  • Keep your appetizer snacks light, such as crunchy veggies with a light dip or steamed edamame. If you are attending an event, contribute a healthy appetizer - so you know you’ll have something you can eat.
  • Use smaller plates to limit portion size. This trick tends to equate satiety with fewer calories. If you’re at someone else’s home, try using a dessert plate instead of a dinner plate. You’ll enjoy the meal just as much and not feel uncomfortable for the rest of the day/evening.
  • Fill your plate with protein and veggies first. Then choose a starch (try to pick just one - stuffing, bread, tortilla, potatoes, etc).

10-30 minutes of activity can reduce blood glucose by about 12%. It also helps with digestion and increases blood circulation, both of which can help support a healthy body weight.


Neither your body nor your mind can perform at peak efficiency without enough sleep. Stress and fatigue can lead to short tempers and less tolerance of others. At a time for joy, happiness, and celebration, keep yourself full of holiday cheer by being rested and prepared. It’s also easier to make wise choices, from food and alcohol if you are not fatigued.


Other Important Tips



Sources:

  • CDC's 12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
  • Nutrition Over Easy

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