Deck the Halls with Fruits and Veggies
The Holiday’s are Here
All too often when the weather gets cold and the days get shorter, good intentions go out the window. Most of the time “Holiday Foods” like gravies, high-fat meats, desserts, eggnog, candy, stuffing, and casseroles are not exactly helping anyone reach their health goals. While it is okay to have an occasional treat, October to January tends to be a time when treats are readily available and fitness is at an all-time low. It may not seem like 3 or 4 months is a big deal, but most Americans gain at least 1 – 5 pounds during this period. Additionally, taking so many months off from focusing on your health makes it that much harder to get back-on-track. For those that have diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, or other chronic conditions a few months can certainly have a large impact on disease progression and outcomes.