By Heather Huang
The holidays don’t have to put your health regime on pause! In this guide, we’ll give you tips on how to navigate tough holiday gatherings, some gifts for friends (or yourself!) that help to boost health, and a healthy holiday recipe.
2 Tips to Have a Healthier Holiday
If you’re attending a potluck, bring a healthy dish that you know you can fill up on!
It can be difficult when you’re attending a party and there aren’t any healthy options. If you bring something healthy, you’re not only being helpful but also ensuring a healthy food option for yourself! If you want an example of what you can make, keep reading for a delicious recipe.
Eat until you’re satisfied, not stuffed!
It can be tempting to continuously eat when there’s an endless buffet of food. But remember that you can always take leftovers! Take time to eat slowly and check for fullness levels.
3 Healthy Gifts to Give All Your Loved Ones
Reusable Water Bottle
Reusable bottles are easy affordable gifts to give anyone in your life. It promotes hydration as well as less environmental waste! This one is especially neat because it is even more convenient and portable!
Herb Garden
This gift is a big help to your friends who love to cook! It’ll allow your loved one to incorporate more fresh herbs in their meals and also work on their green thumb.
Kombucha Brewing Kit
Kombucha is a fermented food which has probiotics known to be great for gut health! You can buy this starter kit for people in your life who may be interested in brewing it at home.
Delicious Recipe to Bring to Your Holiday Gathering
Ingredients
1.25 pounds brussel sprouts halved
2 tbsp canola oil
Kosher salt & ground pepper
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Seeds of 1 pomegranate
0.5 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put brussel sprouts in a medium roasting pan with canola oil, salt and pepper.
Roast until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer sprouts to large bowl, add remaining ingredients, and toss thoroughly.
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