Healthy Holiday Substitutions
There's a lot of food associated with this time of year as much as anything else. We've made it past turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Now Christmas dinners, office get togethers, New Year's celebrations, and of course College Football Bowl Season brings another list of treats and goodies to snack on. So what are some ways limit the bad stuff in and maintain an at least somewhat healthy diet this year? Try some of these.
1. Plan ahead. If you have parties on the weekend be aware of that and make sure you eat very healthy during the week. This way you'll feel less guilty after eating one unhealthy meal than doing it the whole week.
2. Make an effort at your office to bring healthier snacks. You don't have to totally forego the cookies but be sure to have fruit and veggies around. Than it takes a little self discipline to make sure you actually eat them.
3. Eat a little bit before the party! By simply having a healthy snack or meal before you show up will be able to at least limit the number of desserts and other tempting goodies you might eat. And it will let you enjoy that decadent piece of cake with far less guilt.
4. Don't feel bad about eating at parties. If you've made a conscious effort to eat healthy all week and have been exercising and doing everything else right.....just have fun, eat what you want, and love it.
There's no escaping the high sugar, high fat, totally not good for you foods during the holidays. By just watching what you're eating in between and keeping up with your exercise habits you won't pay for it come New Year's when you're trying to lose the gut. Most importantly, have fun at the parties and skip the guilt. It's life, Live and enjoy it! Happy Holidays from us here at Chiropractic Now!
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