Health and Wellness: Here are 6 ways to keep your Thanksgiving festive and fit

Health and Wellness: Here are 6 ways to keep your Thanksgiving festive and fit

And there are numerous benefits for doing so… boosted mood and energy levels, improved digestion, happier joints (hips, knees, back, neck, shoulders), and you’ll offset some of the extra calories you may have consumed.

If you’re looking to have a festive, but perhaps more fit Thanksgiving Holiday this year - read on for six tips and ideas:

1. Practice mindful eating

You can still enjoy your Thanksgiving meal - but simultaneously support your health and digestion - with mindful eating. Mindful eating is the practice of paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking.

It involves slowing down, savoring each bite, and tuning into your hunger and fullness cues to create a more enjoyable and intentional eating experience. Studies show that eating slowly and savoring each bite can reduce calorie intake by up to 25%, as it gives your brain time to register fullness.

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