{"id":1819,"date":"2017-12-26T15:08:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T20:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/?p=1819"},"modified":"2017-12-26T15:08:16","modified_gmt":"2017-12-26T20:08:16","slug":"five-strategies-to-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/2017\/12\/26\/five-strategies-to-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Strategies to Stay Healthy During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The holidays are coming to a close, the new year is almost here, and now is the perfect time to check in and see how your healthy habits are holding up. It may be the season of warm beverages, sweet treats, and festive holiday meats, but small tweaks and simple swaps are all it takes to enjoy the festivities without overdoing it. Plus, it will feel great to start 2018 already on the right track!<\/span><\/p>\n

Foodstand<\/span><\/a> can help! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate your New Year\u2019s festivities:<\/span><\/p>\n

Check in with yourself<\/b>. Don\u2019t forget to stay mindful and listen to your hunger cues. Having one cookie doesn\u2019t mean you need to eat five just because they\u2019re in front of you. After all, moderation is one of the most important keys to good health. <\/span>Check out these tips<\/span><\/a>s to help you keep each bite as mindful as the last.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make healthy swaps<\/b>. Whether you\u2019re whipping up a pre-party snack or preparing dessert for family and friends, don\u2019t forget that tasty, satisfying food or drink doesn\u2019t have to be unhealthy if you\u2019re careful with your ingredients. Serve seltzer with pomegranate seeds instead of soda, nosh on crispy chickpeas instead of chips, and make cookies with almond flour to add protein and cut the refined flour. Check out these <\/span>swaps<\/span><\/a> for some additional ideas!<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s ok to say no<\/b>…in a nice way! Feeling pressured by well-intentioned food pushers? Have some answers in your back pocket to decline without offending, such as \u201cI will in a bit,\u201d or \u201cthank you, but I\u2019ve had one already!\u201d If they\u2019re being super pushy, communicate that you\u2019re feeling full or that you don\u2019t want to spoil your appetite, and they\u2019ll most likely respect your boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay hydrated!<\/b> Don\u2019t forget to drink lots of water\u2014at least 8 glasses a day! This will help you keep your cravings in check while allowing your body to function properly. Particularly if you\u2019re at a party and choose two have a drink or two, don\u2019t forget about trusty H20. Ask for sparkling water in a wine glass with a slice of citrus so you still feel festive without overdoing the alcohol. Check out <\/span>these<\/span><\/a> tips to keep hydration fun and easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill up on fiber.<\/b> Make it a goal to <\/span>fill half your plate<\/span><\/a> with fibrous fruits and veggies, and eat that before reaching for the heavier stuff. You\u2019ll likely find that the fiber will fill you up, and you\u2019ll feel lighter at the end of the meal.<\/span>
\nWith the help of these tips you\u2019ll be able to finish the holidays off strong, and welcome 2018 with a renewed sense of confidence in your healthy habits\u2014habits that will last throughout the year! Want some additional tips? Check out <\/span>5 Foods to Start and Stop Eating in 2017<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>How to Love the Holidays<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Heart-Healthy, One Bite at a Time<\/span><\/a>. And as always, feel free to visit <\/span>www.thefoodstand.com<\/span><\/a> for plenty of free guidebooks on how to stay healthy year-round, one habit at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays are coming to a close, the new year is almost here, and now is the perfect time to check in and see how your healthy habits are holding up. It may be the season of warm beverages, sweet treats, and festive holiday meats, but small tweaks and simple swaps are all it takes to enjoy the festivities without overdoing it. Plus, it will feel great to start 2018 already on the right track! Foodstand can help! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate your New Year\u2019s festivities: Check in with yourself. Don\u2019t forget to stay mindful and listen to your hunger cues. Having one cookie doesn\u2019t mean you need to eat five just because they\u2019re in front of you. After all, moderation is one of the most important keys to good health. Check out these tipss to help you keep each bite as mindful as the last. Make healthy swaps. Whether you\u2019re whipping up a pre-party snack or preparing dessert for family and friends, don\u2019t forget that tasty, satisfying food or drink doesn\u2019t have to be unhealthy if you\u2019re careful with your ingredients. Serve seltzer with pomegranate seeds instead of soda, nosh on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1819"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1822,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819\/revisions\/1822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}