By Brianna dela Torre For many, the holidays are celebrated with friends and loved ones, enjoying both the company and the food. While this year is different, with smaller gatherings both in-person and virtually, the tendency to overindulge in holiday meals may still remain. Rather than approaching the month of December with a deficit mindset, […]
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18 Healthy Holiday Recipes from PA Dietitians
By Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN When the holiday season rolls around, you better believe that even nutrition experts are excited for sweet treats and indulgent bites! We know that one day (or a few) won’t make or break your overall health and that a healthful eating pattern is more about consistently taking in […]
Happy (Mindful) Holidays
By Beth Stark RD, LDN ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! If you’re wondering how to balance the holiday seasons’ abundance of social gatherings and indulgent eats with your healthy lifestyle, wonder no more and prepare to be mindful. Mindful eating is centered on creating awareness of your eating pace, the flavors […]
Healing Holiday Belly Bloat
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, RDN, CSOWM, LDN We are less than a week away from Christmas. Does all the holiday eating leave you feeling bloated? Changes in eating patterns, even short-term, can affect your GI tract. Bloating, gas, heartburn, and water retention can all be symptoms of eating too many foods that are high in […]