Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

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The holidays have set in, and we know that it’s the time of the year where we overindulge with sweet treats, fatty foods, alcohol and the like. Say hello to cholesterol, fats, carbs and calories!

It may seem difficult to avoid unhealthy foods because they lurk in pretty much everything. There’s the artificial colouring in store-bought cakes, artificial flavours in packaged seasonings, and refined sugar in sodas and fruit juices.

But it’s honestly easy to have fun eating without restricting yourself too much. Here are some nutrition tips for a healthy holiday season from Fitmark Ambassador and personal trainer Kandace Hudspeth:

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The festive season is upon us and for the next three months, it’s going to be party central and food, food, food! Now more than ever you’ll appreciate your diet and meal management bag from Fitmark. We’ll carry you through the holidays, keeping you on track and your meals on ice! Read more…

As mentioned, it’s not really bad to eat frequently, as long as you watch your portion size. The general rule is to eat like a king in the morning, a queen in the afternoon, and a servant in the night.

Additionally, food enthusiast Julianna Grimes reveals her secret to holiday indulgence on Cooking Light:

7 Secrets of Healthy Holiday Indulgence

Portion control is perhaps the hardest thing about eating healthfully in the holiday season, when desserts are everywhere and the temptation is to slice generously. Single-serving cheesecakes bake in muffin tins, so there’s no guesswork. Our individual desserts don’t feel skimpy, except with their numbers: Each has about half the calories and one-fourth the sat fat of a typical serving of caramel cheesecake. Read more…

For more general tips for a healthy season, here’s a very informative article by registered dietitian Krista Haynes on Nutriliving:

Season’s Eatings: 5 Healthy Tips for Holiday Eating

Still in a food coma? By now, the Thanksgiving leftovers should be just about finished and the tryptophan-induced sleepiness worn off. Now, it’s time to get back on track…but with holiday parties, office treats, extra socializing (usually involving decadent treats and cocktails), and comfort food cravings that come along with the cold winter nights, how is that possible? Read more…

In conclusion, you can still enjoy your season’s favourites, as long as you still try to eat healthy. Choose whole foods over processed ones. Choose cooking instead of buying packaged foods. And of course, everything should be consumed in moderation.

Timing is also important. Avoid consuming fatty or sugary foods at dinner time because they are hard to digest. This will only slow down your metabolism, allowing for more unwanted fat deposits in your body.

Another tip – you can never go wrong with plant foods. They do not cause blood sugar spikes, or leave you feeling bloated. For best results, buy organic produce. Just be sure they have the “100% organic” or “Non-GMO Project” seal.

So use these nutrition tips for a healthy holiday season, without feeling guilty!

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