Navigating the Holidays Guilt Free!
The holidays are a the most wonderful time of the year! They are filled with family, friends, and a lot of delicious foods. Sometimes it can feel like you can't indulge in all the foods you want or you feel guilty after eating that cookie! But don't stress, you don't have to feel guilty about eating your favorite cookie or your favorite dessert. You can have everything in moderation! Making smart food choices can help you enjoy the holidays in the best way you can!
Always remember to
1. Eat a breakfast everyday! Regardless of what you ate the day before, always get up and start your day fresh.
2. Add fruits and vegetables to your plate everyday! Adding fruits and vegetables will help you feel fuller longer and lower your chance to over eating!
3. Choose smaller portion sizes! Start out with small portions and then go back for seconds if you are still hungry.
4. Eat your food slower! It takes a few minutes to signal your brain that "I'm getting full", so take a 5-10 minute break while eating, chew your food thoroughly, drink some water, and then recheck appetite! You might notice that you are full or still hungry
5. Stay Hydrated!
6. Move your body! Moving your body will help burn off your daily calories.
7. If you're going to a holiday party, eat a snack before you go! If you eat a sack before you go, you're less likely to over eat and smash on all the food there!
Remember to take in the family and friend time, and focus on laughter and cheer! Be Mindful about what you eat, and enjoy what you're eating! Food can be the most enjoyable part of the holidays, just don't go crazy! Hopefully these few tips can help you better navigate the holidays! The holidays fly by in a wink, its important to remember the important meaning of the holidays and not have any guilt in what you eat!
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/12/09/five-healthy-eating-tips-holidays
https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/holidayseason/index.html#:~:text=Eat%20fruits%20and%20vegetables%20which,least%201%20hour%20a%20day.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/12-tips-for-holiday-eating-201212242506
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