HHT#23 -You’ve done it! For today, hydrate, let gratitude rule the day, get a good night’s sleep and enjoy your holiday!

HHT#22 -It’s time to give thanks. Let’s make gratitude an integral part of the day. Form does not matter! Prayer, meditation, affirmation.

HHT#21 -Try, just try…a Meatless Monday! Good thing to do before you eat half your body weight in turkey. You may like it!

HHT#20 -Treat yourself to a power nap…or a long one without feeling guilty! Naps are restorative and it is a day of rest.

HHT#19 -Tapas! Try eating small plates throughout the day as opposed to 3 large meals. It keeps your metabolism stoked!

HHT#18 -Challenge yourself! Don’t eat anything processed for a day. It’s harder than it seems, but highlights just how much processed food we consume!

HHT#17 -Go gluten-free! Even if you don’t have sensitivities, wheat bread, bagels, and pasta tend to increase our waistlines. Try to stick w/ veggies as much as you can until next week. It’s almost Thanksgiving!

HHT#16 -Eat plant protein. The following is based on 1 cup serving & is grams of protein per 100 calories. Tempeh-9.3, soybeans-9.6, lentils-7.8, broccoli-6.8, veggie burger-13, & spinach-13.0!

HHT#15 -The USDA’s protein recommendation is .036gram of protein per lb of bodyweight. For me 49g. The average American/100+ grams!

HHT#14 -Resist the urge to over-caffeinate! Yes, I know you’re busy, but it’s pseudo- energy that greatly taxes your central nervous system.

HHT#13 -Just say no! Don’t feel obligated to attend every party you are invited to. Pick a few favorites and politely decline the rest.

HHT#12 -Take your vitamin D. As our precious daylight hours shrink we want to keep our mood stable for the upcoming demands of the holidays!

HHT#11 -Get ready to Neti! Flush out those creepy crawlers and allergens. U may not want to do this in front of ur love interest:-/

HHT#10 -Dump the flour and the sugar! This duo is responsible for more ill-health than almost anything else. Creates tons of inflammation!

HHT#9 -Slow down! Frenetic rushing causes a fight or flight response in our bodies, increasing cortisol. More cortisol=more belly fat!

HHT#8 -Eat breakfast! Coffee is NOT breakfast. Try oatmeal w/berries, smoothies, tofu scramble, or sprouted grain bread w/ nut butter:-)

HHT#7 -Drink FILTERED H2O! If you don’t filter it, your body will! Drink half your weight in ounces per day. Ex. 140 lb=70 ounces.

HHT#6 -Dump the Diet Coke! Diet sodas are full of neurotoxins and are highly acidic!! Oh, and bloating. Remember loose jeans?

HHT#5 -Breathe! And I don’t mean from the neck up! I mean deep belly breaths. Sit yourself down for 5 min. and do this. You wont be sorry.

Holiday Health Tip #4(HHT) -Eat plants! Cover half your plate w/ these protective disease slashing, inflammation busting compounds!

Holiday Health Tip #3 -Move your bod! It removes toxins, decreases inflammation & improves your mood! Oh, jeans fit better, too:-)

Holiday Health Tip #2 -For holiday sparkle…get 8 hours of sleep! Start by limiting caffeine and alcohol and then find a consistent time to slumber and rise. I am on a 10pm- 6am schedule. You feel and look better with good Zzzz’s!

Holiday Health Tip Numero Uno -Did you know that your immunity is reduced after consuming alcohol?? Of course, I had some Halloween Pinot last nice, but before all the holiday parties are upon us try to limit your consumption. Any reduction is helpful. Reduce as much as you can and replace with filtered water…ahh.