The Benefits Of Healthy Eating During The Holidays
The holidays are a time for family, friends and of course, food. While it's tempting to indulge in all of your favorite comfort foods during this time, it's important to remember the importance of healthy eating. By incorporating some healthy foods into your holiday diet, you can feel better both mentally and physically. We make healthy eating during the holidays easier than ever by making simple healthy choices. Here are the benefits…
1. Improved mood and energy
Healthy foods that contain your lean protein and veggies provide your body with the nutrients it needs, which results in making you and your body feel good! This means an improved mood and the energy you need to get through the holidays and into the New Year! Getting plenty of healthy fats, and staying away from sugar will help balance your blood sugar, which is often related to mood swings, and energy crashes throughout the day.
2. Heart health
Cutting back on all those foods we often over-indulge in (mainly sugar) during the holidays and substituting with healthier options is great for cardiovascular health. Proper nutrition helps you to maintain good blood pressure and reduces risk of heart attack or stroke. Sugar is the main culprit increasing our risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Focus on healthy fats and low carb, no sugar to help protect your heart.
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3. Improved memory
Yes! Foods that help your heart also help your brain. Maintaining a healthy diet can help keep your memory sharp and also keep signs of dementia completely at bay. During this time of year we all have a little more on our plates. By feeding our brain healthy fats, skipping the sugary snacks, we can help keep ourselves more alert and present.
4. Weight loss
Obviously, a huge benefit of eating healthy through the holidays can result in weight loss (instead of the usual holiday weight gain we’ve all experienced before)! Eating a diet with plenty of nutrients and fiber can help you feel fuller longer, thus eating fewer calories, and leading to weight loss. You’ll also be much less likely to indulge in sweets if you’re feeling full via the essential nutrients!
5. Cancer prevention
According to some reports out there, eating a healthy diet may support to cancer prevention. This is because eating healthy can also prevent obesity, which is directly linked to a higher risk of cancer. Fruits, veggies, and nuts are some foods that can also help lower the risk of liver and colorectal cancers, specifically. Focus on high antioxidant foods, such as blueberries, dark leafy greens, etc. Decreasing inflammation and oxidation in the body goes a long way to prevent the development of cancer.
Healthy eating is a necessity during the holidays, but it doesn't have to be hard. With some planning and creativity, you can enjoy your favorite holiday staples while also remaining mindful of what's going into your body. If you know someone who could benefit from these tips, please share it with them! Happy Holidays and all the best in the New Year to you and your family.
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