Healthy HolidaysHow to celebrate the holidays in a healthier, happier way

Joyful Gatherings…Enjoying the festivities with family and friends is what holiday

celebrations are all about

Full of good cheer“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”

What makes a healthy celebration different?

Choices…

You still enjoy the gatherings, the connections, the sense of closeness, laughter, merriment, and delicious food!

What you let go ofExtra fat, extra calories, hangovers, anxiety, stress, indigestion,

headaches, and heartburn!

What you gain…Beautiful delicious food brimming with extra flavor, extra goodness, and

extra energy; bringing with it calm, strength, happy tummies, clear minds, and a happy heart!

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

Roasted brussels sprouts with pecans and cranberries…

http://juliasalbum.com/2015/10/roasted-brussels-sprouts-cinnamon-butternut-squash-pecans-and-cranberries/

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

Apple cranberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing…

http://juliasalbum.com/2015/04/apple-cranberry-spinach-salad-with-pecans-avocados-and-balsamic-vinaigrette-dressing/

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

Twice baked butternut squash with rice and cashew cream

https://theveganword.com/christmas-dinner-recipe-twice-baked-butternut-squash-cashew-cheese-walnuts-cranberries /

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

Ultimate Lentil Walnut Loaf with Balsamic Apple Glaze

http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/01/ultimate-vegan-lentil-walnut-loaf/

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

Roasted Garlic and Kale Mashed Potatoes

http://whitneybond.com/roasted-garlic-kale-vegan-mashed-potatoes/

Delicious Healthy Choices for the Holidays

The Best Vegan gluten free apple pie

http://plantpoweredkitchen.com/gluten-free-pie-crust-and-vegan-apple-pie/

Tips on Holiday Safety

Keep decorations and cards away from heat sources

Make sure decorations, cards, and lights are safely away from heat sources such as fireplaces.

https://www.preventblindness.org/sites/default/files/national/news_releases/MK05_SafeToyTips_2013.pdf

Buy reputable toys for the correct age group

Consider buying new decorative lights

Shorts in Christmas lights can cause Christmas tree and house fires

Older lights might not follow today’s stricter safety standards

Switch off lights before going to bed

Keep stairs free from clutterStepping over clutter on the stairs could mean a trip to the emergency room this holiday season so be sure the stairs and landings are clutter

free

Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your holiday meal

Christmas dinner is typically the biggest meal of the year, so it is important to carefully plan your meal to avoid injuries. Some dangers

present in the kitchen during the holidays include sharp knives, boiling water, and hot oil. Make sure that people, especially children, stay out

of the kitchen while you are cooking, and avoid drinking any alcohol until you are finished. Many Christmas cooking accidents happen when people are in a rush, so set aside plenty of time to prepare Christmas

dinner.

http://www.nursingprograms.com/5-christmas-holiday-safety-tips

Stay Alive: Don’t Drink & Drive

Go alcohol free!

Have a Safe, Happy, Healthy & Beautiful Holiday Season

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