So, let’s talk about having healthy eating habits without sacrificing fun during the holidays…

With 2025 just around the corner, many of us are now gearing up for travel and reconnecting with family and friends. For many, this time of the year is filled with joy and celebration. But more often than not, people experience a sense of "holiday blues"–they feel down and out–as the holiday season comes to a close.

But why do we typically “feel the blues”? One major reason is that we tend to neglect healthy eating habits as we approach the festive season.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not telling you not to eat and have fun. I want you to fully enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. What I want to make sure is that we’re not “feeling the blues” come post-holiday season.

That’s why in this episode, I will be giving you important tips on how to enjoy the holidays while maintaining healthy eating habits throughout. So by the time January comes, you won’t have to worry about dealing with health issues brought on by the holidays.

Why you need to check this episode:

- Get tips on how to prioritize healthy eating, especially during the holidays;
- Learn how to stay active and manage stress during the holiday season; and
- Find out how to enjoy the holiday celebrations while maintaining a healthy eating habit.

“I wish I could tell you that eating healthy is a passive process, but I can be a first-hand witness; it is not. We have to be very active in our approach to eating healthy, avoiding obstacles left and right.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

Quotes:

"I want to make sure that [by] post-holiday season, we're not feeling the blues. Why do we typically feel the blues? Because we don't practice any healthy habits of eating right leading up to the holiday season." – Dr. Berry Pierre

“If you don’t want to end up in the hospital during the holidays, maybe you should probably avoid those foods that you know you shouldn’t be eating.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“The holidays will be here, and then the holidays will be gone. The question you need to know is when these holidays leave, where do you want to see yourself come January?” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Mentions:

• Surviving the Festive Season: Tips for a Balanced and Healthy Holiday

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