Eating and the Holidays—Easy Tips to Still Have Fun

We can all read about how we need to still count calories, eat fruit instead of candy but come on, it's the holidays right? Even I know we are not going to be 100% during the time, and yes that includes me. So I have come up with some ways to "be as good as you want to be" without popping out of your pants and feeling depressed come January 1st.

80/20 rule: This is a rule I give all my patients during the entire year. If you can be good 80% of the time you can be bad 20%. Just don't do it in the opposite way.

Desserts: If you are doing to have desserts do it ideally at lunch time. Stay away from carbs after 6pm. It's more likely to be stored as fat. Share: Let's say you are going to one of the 100 cocktail parties you are invited to. Bring your significant other or friend and share a plate. That way you can enjoy the chocolate covered strawberries, but you only have 2 instead of 10.

Enzymes: If you know you are going over the top at a restaurant or event I would highly suggest you take digestive enzymes, which will cut down on the bloating, acid reflux and tired feeling afterwards. Take 2-3 Zypan per meal which you can get from our office.

Vino: What are the holidays without alcohol? If there is one that tends to be over enjoyed during this time, this is it. While I am not saying you can go out a drink the night away, if you are going to have some drinks, proper liver detoxification is essential. Taking 2 Livco by MediHerb (also available in our office) before and after you drink will do wonders. You will sleep better, not feel as exhausted (especially if it's a weekday event) and you won't harm your body as much. Drink plenty of water before you go to sleep to prevent dehydration as well.

Workouts: Hopefully you are doing some form of working out during the week. If so, increase your workout time by 15-20 minutes each day. It won't completely cancel out your night before but it will definitely help prevent the bulge.

Balance, Balance, Balance: Don't go to all 10 events in one week. It will cause havoc to your body and trust me, you won't like yourself afterwards. Check out to see the events you really want to participate in and do one, maybe two, per week.

Follow these guidelines and call us for any recommended supplementation. And as always be safe, respect yourself and others and enjoy this wonderful time of year!.