Welcome to the Fluidform Nutrition Holiday Guide.
This guide will show you how you can enjoy all your favourite Christmas treats, made healthy.
For many of us, this year has been tough. And despite all the challenges, I know you have been working hard to maintain your health through daily movement and eating well.
Try to maintain this mindset over the holidays and bring in the new year feeling strong, energised and healthy.
Remember, creating a healthy lifestyle is all about balance and making considered and sustainable choices. Enjoy everything in moderation.
Step one. Create realistic commitments
Without compromising anything you enjoy, or placing restrictions on yourself, make some commitments over the holidays you know are achievable. Here are some to think about:
- Move for 20 minutes a day
- Eat three balanced meals every day
- Aim for takeaway once or twice a week
- Stretch every morning
- Meditate for 5 minutes each day
- Eat 5 veggies, and 2 pieces of fruit every day
Committing to these things may seem easy, however when the celebrations being and different social events pop-up, you will find that coming back to these things will keep you grounded. Include things that make you feel good.
Try not to over-commit, as this will cause guilt and pressures. Just do the best you can do!
Step two. Eat well
When I think of Christmas, I think of long lunches, picnics, grazing boards, beach BBQs, all of which involve eating with family and friends.
It is okay to indulge in moderation, and enjoy all the things you love about this time of year. Here are some helpful tips to focus on to maintain a balanced and healthy consumption.
FRESH IS BEST
Eat an adundance of fresh fruit and vegetables with every meal. This will ensure you hit your nutritional targets and will replace the amount of non-healthy items with healthy plants.
Try our Ultimate Grazing Board for any occasion. This is filled with nutrients from all different food groups, ensuring you are incorporating a variety of healthy ingredients. Perfect for Christmas lunch, house parties and beach picnics to nourish your body and soul.
PLANTS ARE MEDICINE
Compliment some of your favourite Christmas meals (ham, turkey, prawns) with plant-based meals. And not just salads! Explore different recipes that use vegetables to create filling and nourishing meals.
Try these next time you are hosting guests or asked to bring a plate of food. There is always plenty of the Christmas usuals to go around, so impress your guests with a new, plant-based recipe. Keep it fresh, simple and flavoursome for everyone to enjoy.
Try our Whole Roasted Pumpkin with Mint Salad and Maple Crunch
Step four. Stay hyrated
First and foremost, keep your fluids up. Spending more time in the sun, salt water, socialising and travelling with dehydrate you so it is important to drink plenty of water.
Try to limit alcohol consumption and swap your drinks with non-alcoholic options, keeping you hydrated while giving your body and liver a break from alcohol. We have rounded up our favourite Christmas drinks and created healthy, non-alcoholic versions for everyone to enjoy.
Strawberry Mint Mojito (Mocktail)
Step five. Enjoy yourself
Your physical health is important, but remember to prioritise your mental health during this time and enjoy yourself. After a year of movement and eating well, enjoy feeling energised and healthy and allow yourself to relax, rest and recharge.
Enjoy all the things you love, and make healthy choices when you can. Looking for a healthy Christmas dessert? Try our Banana and Macadamia Nicecream made with fruits and no added sugars.
Spend quality time with family and friends.
Take a break from your mobile, laptop and electronic devices.
Enjoy time in the sun and salt water to boost your Vitamin D. Remember to protect your skin with a hat and SPF.
Be proud of the commitments you have made this year, and get ready to take on the next year.
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and happy holiday.
Love, Kee x
