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Health and Wellness Oct 4, 2023 1 mins read

Mindful Fall Eating

Get tips to help practice mindful and intuitive eating during the fall and winter holidays from October until Valentine's day.

Football tailgating, holiday parties, trick-or treating, fall festivals, dessert tables, and holiday meals. You name it. There are a lot of opportunities to practice mindful and intuitive eating during the holidays from October until Valentine's day. Here are some tips to help.

  • Incorporate holiday flavors into your meals, including: pumpkin, butternut squash, acorn squash, cranberries, pomegranates, nuts or pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, peppermint, rosemary
  • Prevent going to a gathering hungry
    • Avoid skipping a meal or long gaps before the party
    • Acknowledge hunger through the day
    • Choose meals with substantial protein
  • Buy Halloween candy the day before Halloween
    • Donate abundant leftovers to your church, spouse's work, or child's school
  • Clean up food after everyone eats vs. an on going buffet
    • If you are hosting, have to-go containers ready for guest to pack and take.
  • Plan non-food focus fall activities.
    • Nature walks to collect acorns, colorful leaves, or pinecones to fill a decorative tray or to use for crafting
    • Rake and play in leaves
    • Choose Halloween or a holiday playlist during your workouts
  • Remember self-care during the holidays
    • Take time to unwind, relax, and pamper yourself