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5 Healthy Tips to Prepare for the Holidays

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It’s that time of the year again! Fall is upon us and with it comes pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing, family, and celebration. While the holidays are a time for joy, many people get caught up in the excitement and forget about the weight loss goals that were set in January. By following the following tips and tricks, you can ensure that you beat the bulge without becoming a holiday grump.

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SMALL PORTIONS
Don’t overload yourself with too much on your plate in one sitting. You’ll cause more harm than good as your blood sugar will spike then you’ll crash. Try eating small portions every 3 to 4 hours throughout the festivities.

GREENS FIRST
Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you should forget about your vegetables. Most holiday parties will have a party tray complete with vegetables and fruit. Every time you grab meat or poultry, we recommend you load up on your veggies. They are filled with much-needed fiber, as well as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

LEAN TOWARDS LEAN
If you’re the host or you are able to make suggestions, try to go for leaner meats and poultry. If you’re making turkey, try to stick to white meat as it contains less fat. If you’re cooking ham, we recommend a quality brand that isn’t packed with artificial ingredients or fillers.

SUPPLEMENT TO FILL IN THE GAPScelebrate multivitamin ADEK
Let’s be honest, you might not always eat as healthy as you should, especially when the family is around. If you foresee a day of indulgence in your future, be sure to supplement to fill in those nutritional gaps. A great multi-vitamin supplement we recommend is the Celebrate Chewable Multi-ADEK, available from Nashua Nutrition.

DON’T FORGET YOUR WATER
Obviously, water should be something you are drinking regardless of the day. When holidays arrive, a lot of beverage options become available. If you are going to enjoy a coffee-based beverage, we recommend a skinny latte as it is lower in calories.

Alcohol might also be making quite the appearance. You’ll probably have a beer, wine, and sugary cocktails to choose from. Out of those three options, you may want to try a craft beer. It doesn’t have as many calories and it contains the powerful free radical fighting, polyphenols. Clear liquor can be a better choice as long as you watch the mixers, which are loaded with empty calories. Opt for mixers like club soda or tonic water.

Also, check out our Planksgiving Challenge.

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