Survival Tips for Healthy Eating at the Holidays Part 2
November 22, 2013 by Dr. Harvey
Filed under Blog
Hello again! I hope you all enjoyed the previous tips from earlier this week. Here are the last 5 tips for your consumption.
5) Portion Control
More food equals more fat! If you like it enough for a second helping, consider saving it as a leftover instead for a future meal.
4) SLEEP!
Disruptions in sleep will cause cortisol spikes, trading hours of sleep for pounds on the scale.
3) Take a walk after eating.
Ignore the desire to nap after a meal. Give your body the signal to burn the food as fuel, not store it as fat. Even a mild walk is enough.
2) Mixed glycemic approach to eating.
Back off on the stuffing and deserts. Mix proteins, fats, and carbs to give your blood sugar a more controlled release and avoid the sugar crash later.
1) Make it a special occasion, not a lifestyle. A special holiday meal is a great thing, but the pounds really pile on when that eating habit is maintained over a month or more. Remember, it’s only special in moderation.
I hope that you all have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!
To Your Health!
Dr. Harvey
