Better Eating Habits for the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us once again. Before you know it, you’ll be headed out the door for a family gathering filled with delicious and delectable food. But if you’re trying to stay on top of your weight management goals, you know full well that Thanksgiving and other holidays that pivot around the dinner table can easily take you off track. That’s why it’s a great time to establish better eating habits and start looking into healthy Thanksgiving recipes. 

Better Eating Habits You Can Start Today

There’s never a wrong time to start up with better eating habits, and keeping those habits can help ensure that you are healthier throughout the year. Eating healthy should become routine, and that includes consistently eating around the same time each day. This ensures that you have consistent blood sugar levels, which helps you maintain energy and tamp down sugar cravings. 

While you may be tempted to avoid food heading into a big meal, you should instead have small snacks leading up to a feast. This lowers the chances of you overindulging but ensures that you won’t miss out on trying a little bit of everything on the table. 

Speaking of a little bit of everything, one of the best things you can do for weight management is be cognizant of what you’re eating. Understanding things like your daily recommended calorie intake and proper portioning helps prevent overeating. You can build on this and focus on making sure you’re getting proper nutrition in terms of carbohydrates, fats, protein, and essential vitamins and nutrients. 

Tips for Having a Healthier Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is most definitely a foodie holiday, but deliciousness doesn’t have to come at the expense of health-consciousness. You can easily track down healthy Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all the essentials of a classic spread. 

Relatively unhealthy dishes like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and stuffing can be swapped out for lower-calorie versions that still deliver great flavor. Or you could take a more unique approach, substituting proteins like ham for less fatty meats like chicken and leaning on sides like roasted vegetables and salads. And don’t forget dessert, where you can exchange pumpkin pie for festive fare like a cinnamon apple crumble or air-fried pumpkin doughnuts. 

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with Markson Chiropractic

The holiday season can be a stressful one, so it’s important to practice self-care and good health habits all around. That includes using proper posture when driving from Plantation, FL, to an out-of-state family gathering. Markson Chiropractic can help you manage the stress of the season with spinal decompression and massage therapy among other services. Schedule your appointment ahead of the holidays and treat yourself to the care you deserve.