Hello My Dear Readers!
‘Tis the season of indulgence. I have to admit, I’m starting to feel a little run down from all the holiday food already and we are only half way through!! I’m finding my energy levels aren’t as high as normal, I’m not sleeping as well, and I’m starting to feel the bloat!! EEEK!! Time to take action!!
Below you will find 3 Action Steps you can implement immediately to start to feel better now and prevent feeling run down and tired from all the holiday hustle and bustle.
1. Eat snacks regularly between meals to avoid a drop in blood glucose levels. Eating big chunks of hard vegetables like celery, bell peppers and asparagus is especially helpful. These “hard chews” stimulate the pituitary gland and gets blood sugar hormones produced at a steady rate. Your snacks should be light in calories and include protein, carbs and fibre. Ex. Homemade trail mix or Hummus with Mary’s Crackers.
2.Water + 1 Tbsp chia seeds before your meal. Drink 1 cups of water with 1 Tbsp chia seeds ½ hr before meal – it helps to fill your belly, keep you satisfied, regulates your bowels and prevents overeating.
3. Practice self control ~ Wait 15-20 min. before helping yourself to seconds – your hunger will decrease as the hormone leptin kicks in and tells your brain you are full! Putting down your fork in between bites will help to slow your eating down.
I have more juicy tips for you, packaged neatly into my Healthy Holiday Entertaining Recipe Booklet. It’s my gift to you for the holidays so you can feel healthy and happy.
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