But the season of celebrations can also be the season of burnout. As nature slows down we tend to speed up with parties, hectic preparations and low quality foods.
This year, let's rejoyce in the festivities AND take care of ourselves...
- Take a deep breath.
- Aim for 30 chews per bite.
- Eat foods that are warmer, heavier, oilier, and saltier (that means high quality unrefined oils and sea salt - not table salt).
- Add miso and tempeh to your weekly diet.
- Incorporate more grains like quinoa, amaranth, millet, and brown rice, which are filling, full of nutrients and help create calm.
- Enjoy the taste of beets, carrots, winter squashes, onions and sweet potatoes. Root vegetables will energetically ground you.
- Spice it up with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and fennel.
- Dose up on vegetables. Many people feel more grounded and warm when eating animal protein in the winter. If doing so, be sure to balance your meals with an abundance of vegetables to help with the digestion of heavier animal foods.
More Support?
Recognizing the potential stress that this season can bring, I am happy to offer you the The Integrative Nutrition Healthy Holiday Guide as your very own go-to resource for holiday eating, self-care, and gift-giving. From delicious recipes that will warm your spirit to unique gift ideas for your family and friends, you are sure to find something to make this holiday season even more delightful!
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