4 Wonderfully Easy Healthy Holiday Tips

by Carrie Chacon
 
Here it comes, Holiday Deliciousness! I love everything about the holidays, the food, the weather, the friends and family, everything that makes this time of year special. Running around, eating on the go and hugging everyone I see fills me with joy… and taxes my immune system. I say “Humbug” to colds, sniffles and fatigue! I don’t want to forgo hugs and hot chocolate to stay healthy, so I take a few precautionary steps during the holidays to keep myself and my family healthy (well as healthy as possible, colds can be sneaky bugs!)

1. Water…. Water…. Water… Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Not really much else to say. When we jump in the car, each of has a water bottle (re-usable of course!).  Remind your kids, “sicky” bugs, aka the common cold, cannot swim. Stick with water, not sugary juices.  Sugar is power food for colds and flus.
2. Wash your hands. Back to basics and simple. Wash your hands. Walk in the door, wash hands, drink water. Make that your Welcome Home routine. “Wash & Water.” 
3. Walk, play, run, jump… exercise. Get your heart pumping and blood flowing. Kick up some feel good endorphins.  Laugh too while you’re at it, especially if you want a BIG feel good rush! To get this awesome rush, you only need 10 minutes of fun.
4. Welcome a home-cooked dinner a few times a week. The healthiest thing you can do for your family is cook from home. Meals can be simple, the simpler the better. Less stress means more time to connect.   Here is a dinner tips for you. ​ 

 
Water, Wash, Walk and Welcome! Wonderfully Easy Tips!
 
Carrie Chacon
Chief Nutrition Officer
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