{"id":404240,"date":"2024-01-08T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=404240"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Reset-your-eating-habits-after-the-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Reset-your-eating-habits-after-the-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Reset your eating habits after the holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s officially 2024. A new year offers new beginnings and an opportunity to reset your eating habits after the holidays.<\/p>\n

Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says it\u2019s best to eliminate what you don\u2019t need, including those party food leftovers.<\/p>\n

Is your refrigerator holding onto holiday leftovers? It\u2019s OK to let them go.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we want to do is, if we have any remaining food items or beverages that lingered after the holidays, we want to get rid of them,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Either throw leftovers away or slowly eat them in smaller portions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also want to slowly regress back to our old habits. Start introducing vegetables and fruits with most meals,\u201d says Delgado.<\/p>\n

And pay attention to your food portion sizes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t necessarily have to go on a diet. We don\u2019t necessarily have to eliminate all of our foods. We just want to look at the portion sizes and the frequency that we have these foods,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Opt for lean protein, whole grains and fresh produce in your diet, still allowing for an occasional treat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith nutrition, there is no all or nothing. We can still enjoy those nice treats, those good desserts, those savory beverages. It\u2019s all in how much and how often we are having them,\u201d says Delgado.<\/p>\n

Reset your eating habits with portion control<\/p>\n

Simplify your portion control by dividing your plate into three sections. This can assist you in making healthier food choices and managing your portions more effectively.<\/p>\n

One-half: fruit and nonstarchy vegetables<\/p>\n

One-quarter: whole grains<\/p>\n

One-quarter: protein-rich foods, such as legumes, fish or lean meats<\/p>\n

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After the holidays, eliminate food you don\u2019t need, including those party food leftovers, and add healthy vegetables and fruits to your diet.<\/p>\n

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