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Easy tips for eating healthier after the holidays

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 4 January 2016

It’s holiday season! Besides all the gifts, it’s the time we usually spend with our families and dear ones, and we all know that that means there will be a loooot of food around. Between all the cakes and drinks and delicious mom’s cooking, we are all bound to gain a bit of weight. That’s like a little holiday tradition, I guess, and I’m not here to tell you to stop it. No, you are suppose to relax and enjoy, but just remember that if you go too crazy all that new weight is coming with you into 2016, so keep it under control. While many people take drastic measures to get more healthy and fit after the holidays (it’s like on everyone’s New Years resolutions list, right?), we bring you some easy tips for eating healthier and adopting some good new habits. Let’s begin.

easy tips for eating healthier

  • Drink more water. Everyone knows by now that hydration is super important, so try to drink more water all year round. What helps not to forget about it is having a nice bottle that you can carry around with you, and if it’s one with a cool design like this, you will take it everywhere with you.
  • Talking about liquids, it is also great to drink some lemonade. Squeeze some lemon into your water for a cost of vitamin C. When plain water and lemonade aren’t enough, add pieces of fresh fruit into your water for some vitamins and extra refreshment. Get creative with it and try cucumber water, lemon water, even some strawberries and your taste buds will approve.
  • Another liquid we must mention is alcohol, and you need to know that is full of calories and not good for you on so many levels. A glass here and there for a special occasion is great, and if you feel like having something to drink, a glass of wine is the best. I’ll just say that (moderate) wine drinkers have a 34 percent lower mortality rate than beer or spirits drinkers.
  • You have a sweet tooth like me? Try making dark chocolate your candy of choice. It is full of antioxidants and really good for your health, and it also tastes so good. The transition from milk chocolate is a bit rough, but your body deserves that you give it a chance. Treat ourself from time to time with a great dessert, but on day to day basis dark chocolate is the key.
  • In a need of snack? Replacing those processed greasy snacks with nuts will do wonders for your body, both inside and out. Most nuts have high calorie value, but they are packed with nutrients and will keep you full for quite a while. They are also perfect on the go, so keep a pack in your purse. What else we suggest you always have in there? A banana. We love those more than Minions and they must be a perfect bite after a work out or when you’re running around doing your thing.

These little tricks can make a big difference in your health. In the spirit of #YOLO I agree it’s ok to have a drink or a dessert every now and then, cause you know, life is short and can be hart. But, as with everything, moderation is the key. Adopt some healthy habits into your everyday life and treat your body right. It’s the only one you have.

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Ivona Josipovic

Ivona Josipovic is a co-founder of The Smoke Detector, writer, fashion stylist, social media manager, curious creature, chocolate lover.

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11 comments
  1. Laura says:
    4 January 2016 at 17:36

    Do you know what’s actually odd is that I lost weight from eating more over christmas. i found that if i ate earlier and simply walking around the house really helped keep weight off.

    healthy eating is something i really enjoy, just because it’s healthy it doesn’t mean it has to be tasteless 🙂 i think balance is key that’s for sure and eating foods such as fish, chicken, veg, nuts, healthy baked goods, drinking more water and working out all helps with keeping weight off.

    i love food but never really over indulge, i just eat until i’m just about full and stop 🙂

    if i get hungry again later i will opt for a smaller snack.

    lAURA XX http://WWW.SHEHEARTS.NET

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  2. Catarina says:
    4 January 2016 at 18:28

    Amazing tips, I’ll definitely try them out!
    http://www.silkypearl.com/

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  3. Vanessa @ Living in Steil says:
    4 January 2016 at 19:02

    These are great tips! I’m guilty of consuming way too much sugar. I’ve been trying to cutdown for a while. Switching to dark chocolate is a great substitute. here’s hoping 2016 is the year that i can break my sugar addiction.

    http://www.livinginsteil.com

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  4. shoshana says:
    4 January 2016 at 19:16

    You’re right, in 2016 i should commit to drinking more water. as for eating healthier, i’m not sure i can make that COMMITMENT. I’m sure I’ll fail by 8pm this evening. I love food to much. lol.

    http://www.stylegonerogue.com

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  5. Amy Ann says:
    4 January 2016 at 20:16

    This is a top on everyone’s mind this time of year. Great tips! I love bananas and nuts for a snack.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  6. Patricia Luiza says:
    4 January 2016 at 20:17

    these are much needed this time of the year, thank you for sharing! Happy New Year! Hope you’ll have a magical one 🙂

    Fashionably,
    Patricia
    3 days left to join the GIVEAWAY: http://www.wingsforliberty.com/2015/12/merry-christmas-a-gift-from-us/

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  7. becky says:
    5 January 2016 at 05:26

    Dark chocolate is my favorite chocolate! Since trying dark chocolate, i find regular milk chocolate to be much too sweet and not chocolaty enough. Now I can eat like, 100% dark chocolate no problem (though I do prefer around 80%). I’ve thought about adding fresh fruits to my water, but honestly I think I’d rather eat it straight up hahaha. It’s the same when it comes to masks made with foods – I think I’d rather eat it than use it for my skin!

    becky ♡ star violet

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  8. Ellese says:
    5 January 2016 at 15:47

    These are great tips! Drinking enough water is very important for me and works wonders. Xo, Ellese

    Rock.Paper.Glam.

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  9. Anouk says:
    5 January 2016 at 19:36

    I definitely want to drink less alcohol and eat less chocolate!

    LUXESSED

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  10. Kristina says:
    5 January 2016 at 19:46

    IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD.

    Liebe Grüße Kristina von KDSecret

    PS: Momentan gibt es auf meinem Blog eine personalisierte Handyhülle zu gewinnen.

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  11. Ashley says:
    5 January 2016 at 20:51

    These are great tips- I’m all about hydrating, so gimme all the water! 🙂 Love the idea of fruit + cucumber in it to mix it up and add health benefits. 🙂

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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