Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Don't let the hustle of the holidays push aside what matters most…your health. Here are some simple tips to help you through the indulgent holiday season.
10 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy This Holiday Season!
Eat Mindfully.
Be choosy and splurge on calories judiciously with only the foods you love.
2. Stay Hydrated.
Drink lots of water it will help you to feel full and give you more energy!
3. Eating at holiday time is more of a marathon than a sprint.
It takes a few minutes for your stomach’s “I’m getting full” signal to get to your brain. After finishing your first helping, take a 10-minute break. Make conversation. Drink some water. Then recheck your appetite. You might realize you are full or want only a small portion of seconds. And take 10 between bites. It might save you some unwanted calories.
4. Don’t arrive with an empty tank.
Before setting out for a close friend’s or loved one’s house, eat something healthy so you don’t arrive famished. For your snack, combine complex carbohydrates with protein and unsaturated fat, like apple slices with peanut butter or a slice of turkey and cheese on whole-wheat pita bread. Some typical pre-dinner appetizers have more calories and fat than your whole meal!
5. Drink to your health.
One glass of eggnog can set you back 500 calories! Wine, beer, and mixed drinks range from 150 to 225 calories. Try to choose non-sugary drinks and if you drink alcohol, have a glass of water or seltzer in between drinks.
6. Start your day off with a Breakfast Pack.
NeoLifeShake keeps you full and energized with 18g of lean protein and 5g of fiber. And with its Glycemic Response Control Technology it will help minimize fat storage and promote fat burning!
Pro Vitality Pack is the perfect whole food nutrition with 21 essential vitamins and minerals, lipids and sterols from whole grains, carotenoids from fruits and vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids from fish. A great addition with all of the holiday treats that may sneak into your diet!
This combination is a must this time of year!
7. Put on your dancing (or walking) shoes.
Dancing is a great way to work off some holiday calories! But if walking is more your speed, take a walk before the holiday feast or even between dinner and dessert.
8. Make room for veggies.
At meals and parties, don’t ignore fruits and vegetables. They make great snacks and even better side or main dishes — just be careful to limit them when they’re slathered with creamy sauces or butter!
9. Don’t holiday shop on an empty stomach.
Eat or grab a healthy snack before you head to the mall so the scent of Cinnabons or caramel corn doesn’t tempt you to gobble treats you don’t need.
10. Cook from (and for) the heart.
To show family and friends that you really care about them, be creative with recipes that use less butter, cream, lard, vegetable shortening, and other ingredients rich in saturated fats. Consider preparing turkey or fish instead of red meat. And don’t forget lots of fresh veggies!
