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‘It’s the season. In other words, ‘it’s the season when green beans carry all of our nutritional value. holiday meal on their backs. Eating healthy while on vacation can be incredibly difficult. Indulge With limited healthy options, an event meant to be a celebration can quickly become stressful.
Every Girl Podcast of the Week, registered dietitian and nutritionist, Lisa Moskovitz, to analyze all the stressors associated with food and diet on vacation, and how to precisely address them. , experts in all things related to maintaining a healthy relationship with food and fighting food culture. So read on for Moskovitz’s top three tips for healthy eating on vacation. stress (hint: green beans are definitely going to make a plate), and check episode of the week For more information on the Every Girl Podcast.
1. Reevaluate your relationship with food through reflective journaling
You may have heard that at some point in your life, the most common time to gain weight is the holiday season. If you have a complicated relationship with food, this fact can be very stressful. Through his nutrition practice, Moskovitz wants to put your mind at ease because he’s discovered that most people’s average winter weight gain is less than a pound of his (hence, stress-worthy not a thing!). For Moskowitz, much more important than what he eats for the holidays is why you are eating it
To combat mixed feelings about food and nutrition that can arise during the holiday season, Moskovitz recommends keeping a journal. This doesn’t mean tracking calories in a journal or writing down what you eat. Instead, Moskovitz recommends writing: What are your thoughts on food and the holiday season? first time. Whether it’s asking yourself why you feel that certain foods are to blame, or even just pondering what it means to be able to sit down with your loved ones and truly enjoy a holiday meal, it can make a big difference to your mindset as you approach the holiday season. can make a difference.
2. Eat Balanced Meals Regularly
At 3pm on one of the busiest days leading up to the holidays, I suddenly realized that the last thing I ate was the cookies and eggnog I had the night before. This time of year can be busy, but Moskovitz stresses the importance of eating regularly as often as possible. “When you have a holiday, especially when you hosting It’s very common and easy to skip meals when you’re busy meeting deadlines or getting ready,” says Moskovitz. “What I always say is it’s okay to eat less now, and more later. It’s very important to be consistent with your meal times and maintain your nutrition. ”
Eating well-balanced meals on a regular basis will help you be more mindful of your food choices during the holiday season, says Moskovitz. Her formula for a balanced diet includes fiber-rich carbohydrates, lean protein, and anti-inflammatory fats. You’ll feel the benefits of less food anxiety and increased energy throughout the season.
3. Fill half the plate with vegetables
Holiday buffets are great, but they can also be overwhelming. Moskovitz says there are only two key questions to ask yourself when faced with food choices. What am I craving and how can I make this more nutritious? I emphasize eating in accordance with what I know will allow me to do so. If you really want to follow this recipe, Moskovitz suggests filling your plate half-vegetables, one-quarter protein, and one-quarter starch. She says it’s always important to put what you’re craving on your plate, whether it’s mac and cheese or a slice of pie.
