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Tips to be Thankful For
by Nichol Roberts Senior Star Health & Wellness Program Coordinator
Thanksgiving marks the start
of the Holiday season and while
it can be a fun and festive time to
gather with friends and loved ones,
there are some tips to be mindful of
to support your health and happiness
lasting you well into the New Year.
1. Make Healthy Choices
Tempting treats and rich
meals may lead to over indulging.
Try to plan meals with other events
in mind. If a large dinner is planned
for Thanksgiving, consider eating a
lighter lunch. Overeating could also
lead to everything from heartburn to
a heart attack. Limit high-fat choices
such as gravies; include plenty of
vegetables and chose lean white
meat over the more fatty dark meat.
2. Hydrate
Staying hydrated means
staying healthy. Rushing around
may mean we forget to drink
enough water throughout the day.
A convenient way to remember to
drink more water is to keep a small
water bottle with you in the car, bag
or purse while running errands or
gathering with loved ones.
3. Follow Dietary Restrictions
Specific diets, such as ones
lowering sugar or sodium, might
cause you to worry, especially if
there aren’t any healthy options
available. Make it easier to follow
dietary guidelines by keeping
healthy snacks readily available
such as fresh-cut vegetables, low fat
cheese, mixed nuts or fruit. Having a
conversation with the host, offering
to bring a healthy dish or checking
restaurant menus ahead of time to
plan, may also put thoughts at ease.
4. Keep Exercising
It is especially important
to stick to an exercise schedule
during the holidays. To keep moving,
block out some time to try to move.
Especially after eating a larger meal,
we tend to feel lethargic. Combat
this feeling by walking after eating.
Walking after meal times also helps
food digest, speed up metabolism,
lower blood sugar and improve
blood circulation.
5. Take Breaks
Between friends and
family dropping by, gatherings and
shopping, the holidays may mean
busy days and late nights. If you
are planning an all-day outing, take
some time for a nap or a way to
relax for a bit, even if it’s watching
TV or reading a book. Taking time
to recharge allows us to avoid
becoming overwhelmed with stress
which can potentially lead to health
risks such as over exhaustion.
You don’t have to deprive
yourself this holiday season, just
remember, everything in moderation.
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26 November 2019 I QC Family Focus