- Eat Protein at every meal
- Snack on nuts
- Craving Chocolate? Try 1 small square a day of Dark Chocolate with 70% or above cacao content - or Raw Fudge (see recipe below).
- Popcorn - stove top popped in coconut oil with real butter topping - yum!
- Eat a protein bar
- Try a protein drink - whey, rice, or pea based
- Cinnamon helps with blood sugar control. Add 1/2 teaspoon on your morning oatmeal.
- Drink ½ your body weight in ounces of water daily to stay hydrated, and avoid icy drinks this time of year
- Warm drinks like green tea - helps decrease your appetite and keeps you warm.
- Try Herbal tea - with stevia as the sweetener and rice, almond, or coconut milk. It tastes sweet but won’t spike your insulin levels.
- Chamomile tea is relaxing and will decrease sugar cravings
- Eat some food before you go to a party - then take 1 plate of food and stay away from the serving table afterwards.
- Limit alcoholic drinks
- Eat warming soups and stews - these fill you up and keep you warm. Use lots of veggies and beans - these digest slowly and keep you feeling full longer.
- If you eat chips - take a portion out of the bag and put them on a plate or bowl. Mindless eating can get us in trouble!
- Get enough sleep - try to go to bed between 9:30-10:30pm
- If you are feeling stressed and want to reach for food - stop and breath deeply through your nose until you feel more centered.
- Spend at least a few minutes a day focused on breathing deeply, praying, or meditating - this will help moderate stress.
Most of all enjoy your holidays and time spent with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Kathi Bratberg RN, Holistic Nutritionist
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