As the holidays are now in full swing, in order to help you celebrate but STILL stay on track with your goals …
I’ve got a quick list of healthy swaps – and my #1 swap might even come in handy today!
This is the time of year we tend to eat more than usual … and the foods we eat also tend to be richer and more calorie dense than normal, too.
Talk about a double whammy for your energy, digestion system, and (yes I am going to say it) your waistline!
By all means, enjoy your “worth it” favorites this year … but you can offset those with a few healthy swaps for foods you won’t even think about tomorrow.
7 Healthy Swaps This Holiday Season:
- Fresh steamed green beans instead of green bean casserole
- Mashed cauliflower, squash, or sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes
- Baked cinnamon apples topped with coconut cream instead of apple pie
- Hummus instead of a cheese ball
- Creamy nut or oat milk in your eggnog instead of cream
- Zucchini noodles in your soup or stew instead of conventional pasta or potatoes
- Medjool dates or fruit instead of holiday candy or cookies (portion sizes still matter!)
And my FAVORITE swap?
Go for a walk instead of crashing on the couch after you eat.
Going for a light walk (even a short one) after you eat will help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels and it may also help with digestion.
I hope these swaps help you feel and move better this holiday season.
It’s the little things we do every day that add up to BIG results!
Reference:
www.healthline.com/nutrition/walking-after-eating
www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20220809/short-walks-after-meals-cut-diabetes-heart-risk-study
