The holiday season is in full swing and that means lots of running around in cold weather along with lots of parties. As a result, that could mean lots of eating on the run and lots of party food which normally equates to unhealthy options. So today we’re focusing on how to keep healthy options abundant during the season of overindulgence.
First, check out these holiday survival tips from GoErie.com. My favorite tips are #1 Always eat breakfast, and #5 Never go to a party hungry. Eating a healthy breakfast at home can keep you satisfied longer so you aren’t tempted to grab and pretzel and soft drink while shopping at the mall. And eating a healthy snack at home before your neighborhood Christmas party can help keep you from being tempted from all the holiday sweets.
Speaking of healthy snacks, did you know eating healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables every 4-5 hours is not only good for your health and concentration but also your waistline? So while your running around finishing up your shopping this holiday season, keep an apple, banana, or baby carrots with you to help keep you energized, focused, and clear of those extra holiday pounds. Forbes.com has some great snack ideas for you to try and we’d like to hear what your favorite healthy snacks are. Share them with us in the comment section.
Another great tip for the season is to encourage family meals during the busy holiday season. Eating together not only helps families reconnect but also encourages healthy eating. So get the family together for at least a couple minutes in between everyone’s busy schedules and take a few moments to enjoy each others company and share a healthy meal. Learn more at The Chadron News.
And last but certainly not least, have a little fun with your fruit and veggie consumption. Check out the iPhone app, Munch 5-a-day. This app helps you track your daily intake of fruits and vegetables and improve your diet. It also makes it easy to share your accomplishments with your friends via Facebook and Twitter. You can even encourage your friends or family to download the app and have a friendly competition to see who can eat the healthiest during the temptation filled holiday season. Whoever wins gets an extra present under the tree and, of course, the gift of good health!
Happy, Healthy Holidays to all!
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