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    Home » lifestyle » Healthy Holidays: 5 Tips For Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

    Healthy Holidays: 5 Tips For Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

    December 8, 2018 By Chandice | 33 Comments | Updated August 2, 2019

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    Thanks to our friends at Made in Nature for sponsoring this post.

    Having healthy holidays can be tough, especially when you are like me and love to get in the kitchen and bake sweets.
    However, healthy holidays really are possible. With just a few simple tips, you can manage it while still having a great season!

    Healthy holidays are no more than just a bit of constraint and effort and a lot of memory making and fun! 


    Healthy Holidays Tip #1:

    Be sure to still get in your daily exercise. While it is a super busy month, commit to a bit of time each day to go on a walk, go to the gym or jump on the trampoline with the kids…snow clothes and all!

    Exercise will release oxytocin the happy hormone. It will help you get through the stress that can come during the holiday season.

    Healthy Holidays Tip #2:

    Fill up on protein and veggies! That way, when the treats make their debut, you can eat in better moderation because you’ve already filled your body with good stuff.

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    Eating both veggies and protein can be hard especially with all the holiday travel and busyness. That’s why I love the NEW Veggie Pops from Made in Nature. They are crunchy, cravable and convenient!

    Veggie Pops (and all Made In Nature snacks) are organic and vegan so no dairy – even though Veggie Pops come in big, bold flavors like “Sour Cream” & Onion, Broccoli Chedda and Salt & Pepper! 

    They are also packed with real, whole foods like kale, chickpeas, cauliflower, bell peppers, nuts, seeds and spices. #veggieslikewhoa 

    They aren’t puffed or fried and don’t have any added oils or sugar. And, they deliver the most satisfactory crunch pop after pop. With Veggie Pops, you also get 7-8 grams of plant-based protein per serving and 4 grams of fiber. Boom!

    You’ve never snacked on veggies like this before and nobody will have to tell you to finish your veggies. They are delicious and are just real food too!

    Healthy Holidays Tip #3:

    Get enough sleep. Sleep is nearly as important for the health of your body as water so don’t skimp. Try to get enough sleep even when you are busy. You will be more productive during the day.

    Healthy Holidays Tip #4:

    Drink enough water. Staying hydrated will keep your energy up and will also keep your skin looking clear for all those holiday photos.

    If you notice more headaches, it usually means you aren’t getting enough water. Also, limit alcohol intake.

    Try one of our delicious holiday mocktails instead. This cranberry White Russian mocktail is my favorite! Our blackberry rosemary mocktail is great too.

    Healthy Holiday Tip #5:

    Keep from getting sick by washing your hands often and taking vitamins and herbs. I love taking elderberry (per my friend Shannon of Clean Eats Clean Treats recommendation).

    The elderberry gummies are SO good and I swear by them!

    I also take zinc tablets and drink real coconut water whenever possible. I feel like all of these things help me a lot!

    See, just a few simple tips is all it takes! The best part is that to have healthy holidays, it’s not too tough at all.

    Photos by Brittany of Haizel Creations

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    Comments

    1. Kayla Klontz says

      January 01, 2019 at 2:30 am

      I try to keep active and exercise in the winter, it’s so hard to resist the food!

      Reply
    2. cyndi br says

      December 31, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      vitamins and lots of sleep

      Reply
    3. Bryan Vice says

      December 31, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      I am going to quit drinking pop and start eating more veggies & fruits

      Reply
    4. carol clark says

      December 30, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      well i work out but not much so i drink plenty of water

      Reply
    5. Erin Lane says

      December 30, 2018 at 12:28 am

      I allow myself a couple days of rest and then keep my jogging/exercise schedule.

      Reply
    6. Karen D says

      December 21, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      I make sure to get extra sleep. Not everything has to be finished (perhaps being a procrastinator helps 🙂 )

      Reply
    7. Shauna says

      December 21, 2018 at 12:12 am

      I try to choose only treats that I really want and that taste good, rather than just eating everything available.

      Reply
    8. jberry says

      December 20, 2018 at 2:15 am

      Too many tempting goodies that other people make, salty , sweet, the cocktails, can’t say no to them all. I try to stay hydrated to offset the onslaught.

      Reply
    9. Chrissy says

      December 20, 2018 at 12:16 am

      I stay healthy by sticking with my daily yoga routine and trying to east as many vegetables as I do desserts!

      Reply
    10. Carolyn says

      December 18, 2018 at 5:46 am

      I stay healthy by eating fruits & veggies first

      Reply
    11. Georgette Coan says

      December 15, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      Lots of vitamins, stating hydrated, excessive hand washing, and always layer up. Those tips have helped the past few years.

      Reply
    12. Maryann D. says

      December 14, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      I try to stay healthy during the holidays by eating healthy foods, getting plenty of sleep and staying away from others who are ill.

      Reply
    13. Stefanie says

      December 13, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      I stay healthy during the holidays by making dishes with lots of vegetables as well as taking time to exercise.

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