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Healthy Eating during the Holidays

  It's the holiday season! This is a wonderful time to enjoy the cold weather, spend time with our family and friends (even if that's on a zoom call), and treat ourselves to some yummy seasonal goodies. Friendly reminder; eating something that isn't exactly in the "nutritious" category WILL NOT get you off track with your goals. You will not gain 10lbs from eating a cookie. Just relax. And hopefully, these tips come in handy. Tip No. 1 Eat-in moderation. Eating in moderation is key year-round. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying an indulgent, festive dinner — but you’ll want to make sure that your meals surrounding it are healthy and nutrient-dense. Have a light lunch like a salad with olive oil dressing, and opt for a  healthy breakfast  the next morning like avocado on whole-wheat toast. Tip No. 2 As lightly mentioned in tip no. 1, the days surrounding your big events are important for your body to feel like it's on its normal schedule. Sleep the right amoun

The most important meal of the day.... Any guesses?

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BREAKFAST TIME!!! Benefits of eating in the a.m. include... Consuming less fat through the day Meeting recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption Having higher daily calcium intake Having higher daily fiber intake Having better performance (memory and attention) (for school-aged children )