Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3218: The Christmas Survival Guide: 12 Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best by Sophie Szczudlo with Ideal Nutrition
Dec 10, 2025
Get ready to enjoy the holiday season without derailing your health goals! Discover clever tips like starting your day with a wholesome breakfast and avoiding the temptation of arriving at parties hungry. Learn to practice mindful eating to savor each bite and pace yourself with lovely fruits and veggies. Control your alcohol intake with smart choices and stay active to fend off mindless snacking. Embrace guilt-free indulgence and keep your fitness goals in sight. It’s all about balance and enjoying the festive treats!
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Start With A Wholesome Breakfast
- Eat a high-fiber breakfast to break the overnight fast and stay full longer.
- Choose rolled oats, whole-grain toast, or fruit with your usual breakfast to avoid mid-morning snacking.
Don't Show Up Hungry
- Avoid arriving at parties hungry to reduce the urge to overindulge on energy-dense foods.
- Have a quick nutritious snack like a fruit smoothie or carrot sticks with dip before you leave home.
Bring A Healthy Dish
- Bring a healthy dish to gatherings to ensure at least one nutritious option is available.
- Try roasted vegetable salads or fruit skewers with Greek yogurt dip as shareable choices.