Balanced Holiday Eating

12 Days of Wellness
Written By Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Balanced Holiday Eating

Quick Tip:

Use the “Pick 3” approach when building meals or party plates: protein, produce, and something you truly enjoy.

Why It Helps:

Balancing satisfaction with nutrition helps you feel good physically and still enjoy seasonal foods.

Try This Today:

  • Add a protein source to every meal (meat, eggs, yogurt, cheese, nuts, hummus).

  • Put produce on your plate early - this is where many of us are short, even more so this time of year.

  • Choose one treat intentionally and enjoy it slowly. And, if you really, really want another...? Okay, another treat. Intentionally.

My perennial tip is to skip the year-round items and aim for truly seasonal foods.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

https://www.shelleyrael.com/
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