Indulge but Just Enough
What is your favorite holiday treat? Is it mashed potatoes? Stuffing? Eggnog? Pecan pie? Think about what you look forward to the most during the holiday season and indulge in that. Have a few bites and really enjoy them. Eat your treat slowly, appreciating whatever it is you love about it: creaminess, sweetness, comfort, memories.
Pick Your Poison
Not all drinks are created equal. Many specialty cocktails and holiday beverages are loaded with sugars and extra calories above what the alcohol already provides. Stick to the basics: wine, beer, vodka with seltzer water and a squeeze of (detoxing) lemon.
Make it festive by garnishing with whole cranberries or a twist of orange peel. Or use a LuliTonix blend or other fresh-pressed juice as a mixer and get the benefits of added nutrients while you sip.
Another favorite is good tequila with fresh-squeezed lime juice and a splash of seltzer. Be on the lookout for oversized glasses and heavy pours as well. A serving of wine is 4 ounces, just half a cup.
Picture Your Plate
Divide your plate into fourths. Fill half of the plate with vegetables: salad, Brussel’s sprouts, green beans, squash, and so on. Fill a fourth of your plate with protein: turkey, fish, chicken, grass-fed beef, nuts or seeds, and the like. Fill a fourth of your plate with more veggies or complex carbs: sweet potato, whole grains (quinoa, farro, buckwheat, kamut, wheat berries, and so on).
