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- Tips For Diabetics To Stay Healthy During The Holiday Season
Most people are not affected by occasional overindulging at holiday parties, but diabetics can get in serious health trouble if they aren't careful. ?If you are someone who is not in good control of your diabetes throughout the year, the holiday...
- Do You Have ?eaters Remorse??
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromYou might be surprised to hear that the day after Thanksgiving can be a big barrier for many people when it comes to sticking with a healthy lifestyle over the holidays. This is the day most people make the decision to indulge...
- Enjoy Your Holiday Eating!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With a big holiday weekend coming up ? spanning both Easter and Passover ? many of us are anticipating family time that includes all kinds of special holiday foods. I think it?s time we all started to look forward to holiday...
- Don?t Skimp On Sleep
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom The upcoming holidays add a lot of extra activity to our already busy schedules. To make time for all of these add-ons, many people cut back on sleep to get everything done. You might be surprised to know that the best solution...
- Beware Of The Office Candy Jar!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, a predictable food phenomenon occurs in offices everywhere: the sudden appearance of holiday candy jars, filled to the brim with all kinds of treats! Even on desks of the most healthful...
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Holiday Season Energy Boosters
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
With the holiday season adding extra activities to our already busy lives, we all sometimes feel we?re running low on energy. And this lack of energy can become a barrier to enjoyment. Below are three of my favorite strategies for boosting holiday energy in a healthy way. I hope they?ll also work for you!
Structure Your Eating. Make sure to pre-plan your eating day; avoid skipping meals. No time for lunch? Try a protein bar or shake along with fruit if you?re on the run. Carry a small bag of nuts and/or dried fruit with you for a quick emergency energy boost, especially in the late afternoon. When you avoid getting ?over-hungry? it?s much easier to resist the holiday treats on every desk and in office break rooms!
Don?t Skimp on Sleep. While it might be tempting to cut back on your sleep to lengthen your active day, fight that urge. Aim for at least seven hours nightly during this busy season. When you?re rested, you?ll be much more efficient with your time the next day and you?ll get more accomplished.
Actively Manage Your Stress. Most of us accept that high stress levels go along with the holidays and believe there?s no solution. There are many stressors you can control to support a happier and less frazzled season. Learn to say NO. You don?t have to say yes to every holiday request. When you do say yes, make the request work for you. Asked to bring cookies for your child?s holiday party? Don?t add the pressure of baking; visit a local bakery. Or offer to bring napkins and plates instead of food.
And avoid the ?energy booster? drinks on the market. Loaded with caffeine, sugar, and often other stimulants, chugging down these drinks can be risky to your health.
Watch the video below and let me know what tips you have for boosting your holiday season energy. At this time of year, we need all the help we can get!
- Tips For Diabetics To Stay Healthy During The Holiday Season
Most people are not affected by occasional overindulging at holiday parties, but diabetics can get in serious health trouble if they aren't careful. ?If you are someone who is not in good control of your diabetes throughout the year, the holiday...
- Do You Have ?eaters Remorse??
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromYou might be surprised to hear that the day after Thanksgiving can be a big barrier for many people when it comes to sticking with a healthy lifestyle over the holidays. This is the day most people make the decision to indulge...
- Enjoy Your Holiday Eating!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With a big holiday weekend coming up ? spanning both Easter and Passover ? many of us are anticipating family time that includes all kinds of special holiday foods. I think it?s time we all started to look forward to holiday...
- Don?t Skimp On Sleep
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom The upcoming holidays add a lot of extra activity to our already busy schedules. To make time for all of these add-ons, many people cut back on sleep to get everything done. You might be surprised to know that the best solution...
- Beware Of The Office Candy Jar!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, a predictable food phenomenon occurs in offices everywhere: the sudden appearance of holiday candy jars, filled to the brim with all kinds of treats! Even on desks of the most healthful...