Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Patients in Bloomfield, NJ.

Eating healthy during the holidays doesn’t have to be challenging if you follow these steps. 

Throwing your very own holiday party? Make sure to choose healthy beverages, desserts and food that you and your guests will love! If you’re attending holiday parties then it might not be a bad idea to bring a healthy dish or dessert of your own so that way you’ll have something to eat that you know you’ll like and is healthy for you in case all the other food options aren’t so healthy for you. 

One way to make sure you’re eating healthy during the holidays is to eat some snacks or a small meal before you attend parties. When you eat before parties then you end up eating less at the parties because you’ve already filled up by the healthy foods you had at home prior to the party. Eating less at parties will give you more time to mingle and maybe even step onto the dancefloor and dance the night away!

Every year, the majority of people go shopping during the holiday times and after hours of shopping, one might get hungry. The best way to make sure you avoid eating junk food outside is to eat a meal or snack before heading out. This way you’ll avoid eating something unhealthy at the food court or local restaurants, plus you’ll even save some money! 

It’s also the time of the year when office parties are going on and as we all know this means lots and lots of food! In order to make sure that you don’t grab a plate full of food and sweets, keep healthy snacks at your desk or in the drawer so you can snack on them before any office party, ensuring that you’ll eat less from the holiday food spread. 

As you attend holiday parties with friends and family or even at your office, keep in mind the concept of portion control. One trick to help you out is to reach for a smaller plate rather than a large plate. This is one way you know you’ll be eating less, well that is if you make sure and not go back for seconds. 

The most important thing you can do to stay healthy during the holidays is to make sure that you exercise or go walking. Exercising or walking, even if it’s for thirty minutes a day can make a difference and keep you feeling good and healthy. If you’re struggling to get out and exercise, it might not be a bad idea to ask a friend or family member to be your holiday workout buddy or you could even join a fitness class at your local gym or recreation center. Remember, that exercising isn’t just great for the mind but for the body too! 

Lastly, by eating healthy during the holidays, not only will your body thank you but so will your teeth. By eating healthy, you’re ensuring that you keep your teeth healthy as well so you can avoid harming your teeth. The Papasikos Orthodontics team wants to ensure that you enjoy the holidays whether you’re staying local here in Bloomfield, NJ, or traveling to another city, so be on the lookout for more orthodontic blogs!