Health Tips For The Holiday:
It is that special time of year when most everyone is in “holiday mode” and the perennial question is: how do I remain healthy throughout this season? Here are a few tips that just might help you, followed by my recipe for one of my favorite holiday juices:
1 -Don’t skip breakfast because you plan to eat later:
Holiday meals typically have two to three times the calories than the average breakfast or lunch. If you go to a decadent meal feeling starving, you may end up eating twice as many calories than normal, rather than eating a sensible breakfast or lunch which helps to curb your appetite.
2 - Eat Slowly And Chew Your Food:
One of the best parts of a holiday feast, is how delicious the food tastes, so chew your food and savor each bite. Feel the
various textures and challenge yourself to discover every flavor that makes up that morsel in your mouth. Not only do you enjoy your meal more, your body will also tell you when it has had enough. This is particularly helpful when you start contemplating that third piece of dessert!
3 - Avoid Rich Liquid Drinks:
Avoid the calorie-laden liquid drinks like eggnog and hot chocolate. These grand holiday drinks can have more calories than your meal itself. Try to stick to beverages like water, tea or better yet, freshly made juices.
4 - Move or Walk After You Eat:
Ok, so maybe your favorite relative forced you into having that third piece dessert. Even though you swore to yourself last year that you would never do it again. But, since you just did, now what? Movement will help encourage that holiday meal to process through your digestive system. Whether it is going for a walk or doing the dishes, get up and get a move on.
by Peter Shane
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