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Many people struggle with overeating. And the changes in routines and added stress during the holidays don’t help. But eating too much can harm your health. And adding just a few pounds every year can really add up over time.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festive food and drinks of the season.
With the right plan in place, you can enjoy the holiday food and drinks without overdoing it. Pick a few techniques you can use to set yourself up for success:
Being aware of what you’re consuming and trying to balance healthy and not-so-healthy choices during the holidays can help you avoid starting the new year with extra pounds. And if you slip up, don’t beat yourself up. Just get back on track.
Adding more superfoods to your diet may help balance your food indulgences. You may not know exactly what superfoods are, but they’re foods you’re probably already familiar with. Think dark leafy greens and nuts. Also fruits and dark chocolate, and olive oil and oily fish. If you’re looking for something more seasonal, check out these fall superfoods.
While I applaud the recommendation to "say yes to superfoods" how about also discouraging the consumption of animal based products which have been proven to have long term negative impacts on health. The includes processed and unprocessed meats. I have to be honest, the photo of the child launching into a turkey leg was quite repulsive to me knowing the potential health impacts to this child over his lifetime. Let me be clear, I ate turkey at Thanksgiving for most of my lifetime . . .makes it hard for me to criticize this child or anyone else. My point is institutions such as health care, health insurance and organizations focused on health and wellness such be clear in their messaging about the pathways to health rather than supporting historical stereotypes and lifestyles that are less sound from a scientific perspective.