Thanksgiving holiday table served with roasted turkey and a lot of food.
The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and celebrate. However, it can be a time of overindulgence and overeating. Managing holiday eating habits is achievable by having options to help you make better choices so you can indulge and enjoy the festive food and drinks without overdoing it. Here are a few techniques to be successful.
Many individuals overeat during the holidays. Itβs understandable as the holiday season means letting loose, relaxing with friends and family, and enjoying the moment are major factors in overeating as auto-pilot is engaged. The next thing you know, the plate is clean, and more food is being added. Itβs all about maintaining a healthy balance. Here are a few ways to manage holiday eating.
Doing this will help to cut down on how much food youβre consuming while truly enjoying the meal.
Adding superfoods to your holiday nutrition plan to help balance food indulgences. These are foods with high levels of vitamins and nutrients, dietary fiber that helps reduce cholesterol, and antioxidants that fight free radicals.Β
Superfoods include dark leafy greens, nuts, fruits, dark chocolate, olive oil, and oily/fatty fish. Here are a few superfoods you can enjoy:
From the Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Team, have a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving!
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Healthline, 2019; Ruled by Food? 5 Strategies to Break the Cycle of Overeating health.clevelandclinic.org/ruled-by-food-5-strategies-to-break-the-cycle-of-overeating/
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What Is a Superfood, Anyway? health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-a-superfood/
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