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...