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Keeping Your Health on Track During the Indulgent Holiday
Season
Special to The Truth
The holiday season can be
an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and
eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the
merriest time of year, there are simple ways to keep your
health on track during this indulgent holiday season.
• Stick to Routines. To
the best of your ability during this hectic time of year,
attempt to stick to routines that promote wellness. Set a
bedtime and honor it. Hit the gym. Meditate. Do whatever it
is that keeps you grounded and feeling your best.
• Drink Up. Many people
associate dehydration with the warmer months. But in winter
weather it can be especially easy to forget to stay
well-hydrated, especially when you’re indulging in alcoholic
beverages at all those holiday parties.
Remember, water doesn’t
need to be the only source of hydration you think about this
season. Soups and purees made from hearty winter vegetables,
as well as citrus fruits do the trick, too, and their
nutritional properties can help keep you healthy in winter.
• Keep Things Organically
Sweet. Staying on track doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the
sweetness of the season. Instantly boost the flavor of your
favorite meals with organic honey. One great option is
Organic Honey In The Raw. USDA Organic Certified and Non-GMO
Project Verified, it’s made from pure nectar collected from
exotic wildflowers found in the remote Caatinga region of
northeast Brazil. The hand-harvested, sustainable honey is
raw (never heated above 117 degrees) and unfiltered, so it
retains the benefits of bee pollen.
And just one tablespoon of
organic raw honey provides the right amount of sweetness and
flavor for any dish or drink, including year-round staples
like oatmeal, yogurt, tea, and more. You can also consider
giving a honey makeover to all your favorite holiday
recipes, including glazes and sauces for meat and poultry,
cocktail recipes, and of course baked treats.
• Make Substitutions.
Other healthful substitutions you can make this holiday
season include topping pies with Greek yogurt instead of
cream, using apple sauce in place of oil and nut flour
instead of white flour in baking, and serving vegetable mash
as an alternative to mashed potatoes.
• Be Mindful. The holiday
party circuit can be dangerous when it comes to making
nutritious choices. When you enter a party with a buffet
set-up, it can be tempting to reach for the richest foods
first. Before indulging in the canapes and Swedish
meatballs, try filling up a plate with crudité first. While
you’re doing so, get a good look at all the options
available. This way, you’ll be more likely to savor choice
items you’ll truly enjoy.
A joyful holiday season
doesn’t mean you must pack on pounds or feel under the
weather. By keeping your health on track throughout this
indulgent time of year, you can start 2019 with your best
food forward.
Courtesy StatePoint
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