Navigating the holiday season without completely derailing your health goals can be a challenge. In this episode of Here’s to Your Health, we sit down with Brooke Teasler, Director of Dietary and Registered Dietitian, and Sara Gaul, a nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Tune in as our expert guests share practical, guilt-free strategies to help you enjoy your favorite holiday traditions while staying on track.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Moderation: How to savor your favorite holiday treats in smaller portions without feeling deprived.
- Smart Swaps: Easy and delicious ingredient substitutions and smart alternatives for holiday desserts.
- Managing Blood Sugars: Tips for keeping your carbohydrate intake balanced during gatherings and potlucks.
- Building a Balanced Plate: How to apply the healthy plate initiative (focusing on veggies, lean proteins, and mindful portions) to holiday meals.
- Staying Active: Simple ways to incorporate movement and exercise to help offset extra holiday calories during the colder months.
Whether you’re managing diabetes or simply hoping to maintain your weight this season, Brooke and Sara offer encouraging, realistic advice to help you succeed.
