Must the Busy Holiday Season Produce Poor Eating?

I receive insightful questions on my social media accounts, and I'd like to share some with you along with my answers. ~Margaret Marshall I believe Victoria's question is one that many have. I received this on October 29, two days before Halloween, and as Victoria was facing the 'week of candy'. But her question is deeper than just the Halloween challenges. In in the coming weeks, she along with many of us, will face busier days, festive food and activities, and less time to care for our own well-being With the added time constraints put upon us in the holiday season we often neglect our own health. I've noticed in past years that people become run-down during the holiday weeks and fall ill. It's a busy time, but as you focus on giving to others, you also must give yourself rest and good nutrition. As Victoria states, when she is busy, she makes poor eating choices. At the busiest of times, focusing on eating nutritious food will help you to stay healthy and energized and will enable you to accomplish all the necessary extra tasks. "When my schedule gets crazy, it seems difficult to choose the right meal," Victoria states. Once we have too much on our minds, we begin to ignore important details; the solution could be to make a simple eating plan ahead of time. This will help you eat more healthfully during the busy times. Nothing has to be complicated. Keep your meals balanced and consider food groups, rather than food items. For example, if you have limited time to pre...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news