Happy Healthy Holiday

Dec 24

Any holiday that conflates Beef Wellington and a Yule Log can be a setback to the wellness regimen, which is why I teamed with Jacqueline deMontravel of ducks goose to create the first podcast for Happy Healthy Home. Between cooler weather in the northern region to impede outdoor activity and a lot of eating, wayward wellness is a common approach till the New Year. In the Happy Healthy Holiday premier podcast, I recommend making fitness the cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. If you exercise each day, ideally in the morning so not to put it off and boost your metabolism, it will translate to all areas of good living.

12 Happy Healthy Holiday Tips:

Ways to workout in the cooler months: Get out and move, walk your dog, do a workout video or Zoom class.
Schedule exercise: If you have a regular fitness time, ideally in the morning, it will become part of a routine.
Find safe workout options: I swim at the local Y or run at the beach.
The fitness food connection: Working out perpetuates healthy eating habits, your body will crave nutritionally dense foods.
Choose fresh and healthy: Options like fresh local produce, high-protein vegetables, beans and fish are sensible choices.
Choose local: By buying local it supports wholesome establishments and farmers, benefits the local economy and reduces the carbon footprint.
Plant-based is healthier: Your body will respond favorably with limited meat-intake.
Don't deprive cravings: Within reason allow yourself the occasional indulgence, which also prevents a triggered moment.
Make cooking a family event: The holidays and winter are a common time to slide on a wellness routine, include the family so it is a shared experience, and experiment with vegetable options.
Cook with love: In a study from the University of Maryland, researchers found that food prepared with love tastes better. You care about the food you prepare and are passionate about your family's well-being.
Eat before you get together for the holidays: Healthy snacks before the holiday meal will stave off cravings.
Great healthy holiday choices: Serve salads and seafood.