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Worried about staying on track during the holidays?
We’ve got you covered! Founder and certified holistic nutritionist Cindy Kasindorf shares her top tips to help you enjoy the season while maintaining your wellness goals.
The holiday season is one of the most joyful times of the year, but it can also be challenging when it comes to staying healthy. Between holiday parties, endless food spreads, and desserts around every corner, it’s easy to overeat. The holidays are a time for celebration and reflection but they can also throw you off your regular routine. Juggling family gatherings, work deadlines, personal to-do lists, and keeping a healthy lifestyle while navigating the abundance of food can lead to stress and burnout. To truly enjoy the season, it’s important to find ways to maintain balance, ensuring that you’re taking care of your mental and physical health amidst all the demands. Instead, let’s focus on a healthier, more balanced approach—one that lets you enjoy the season and feel your best.
A great way to set yourself up for a balanced holiday season is by starting your day with intention. Have a glass of lemon water right when you wake up to hydrate and help kickstart your metabolism. I personally like to follow it up with Remedy Golden Mind to support focus and mental clarity. Take a moment to journal on things you are grateful for, and listen to your favorite health podcast to motivate and help you stay on track. These small steps can help you feel more centered and ready to take on whatever the day brings.
Staying healthy during the holidays starts in your own kitchen. Clear out “junk foods”—processed snacks, chips, and sugary treats—and replace them with easy-to-grab, nutrient-rich options like fresh fruits, pre-chopped veggies, nuts, and whole-grain snacks. Store the healthy options within reach and keep the less nutritious foods out of sight. With these better choices easily accessible, you’ll be more likely to stick with nourishing foods throughout the season.
Mindfulness means being present and intentional with your choices—especially during meals. Before eating, pause and ask yourself: “Am I truly hungry, or am I eating out of habit or stress?” When you do eat, slow down and savor each bite, paying attention to the flavors, textures, and how your body feels. Avoid distractions like being on your phone or watching TV during meals so you can focus on your food. This helps you tune in with your hunger and fullness cues, enjoy your food more, and stop when you’re satisfied.
Skipping meals to “save room” for a big holiday dinner might seem like a good idea, but can lead to unhealthy eating by increasing hunger and cravings. By the time you sit down to your holiday meal, you’re starving. This makes it difficult to listen to your body, make mindful food choices, and stop eating when you’re satisfied. The result? You might end up overeating and feeling that all-too-familiar ‘food coma.’
Instead, try sticking to regular, balanced meals throughout the day. Start with a breakfast that includes protein, fiber, and healthy fats—like our Super Chai Fuel, Berry Immunity, or Matcha Fuel—to keep you energized and satisfied. Eat mindfully, listen to your body, and enjoy the holiday meal. Stop when you’re about 80% full so that you don’t overdo it.
Focus on Adding, Not Avoiding One of the healthiest mindsets you can adopt during the holidays—and frankly, always—is focusing on what you can add to your plate instead of what you should avoid. Research consistently shows that increasing servings of nutrient-rich foods like fruits and vegetables is more beneficial for health than simply cutting out less nutritious foods.
When building your holiday dinner plate, start by focusing on foods that nourish your body—fill up on roasted vegetables, colorful salads, and a protein-rich dish to balance out the indulgent foods you enjoy. For example:
By building a balanced plate that includes both nourishing and indulgent foods, you’ll feel more satisfied during and after the meal.
Holiday schedules and travel can be unpredictable, and if you’re not prepared, you might find yourself relying on unhealthy snacks from vending machines or convenience stores. The solution? Always keep balanced snacks with protein, fiber, and healthy fats on hand. These nutrients work together to stabilize blood sugar, curb hunger, and keep energy levels steady until your next meal, which helps prevent overeating or mindless grazing. When I’m traveling or running holiday errands, I always bring options like a handful of raw nuts, fruit, Berry Immunity shake, or Protect Wellness Shot to keep my body nourished and my immune system strong. This holiday season, make sure to pack balanced snacks to keep you stay fueled on the go, and between meals.
Finally, it’s important to remember that one meal, one day, or even one week of holiday indulgence is not going to “ruin” your health. The holidays are about connecting with loved ones, following tradition, and enjoying foods that make you feel happy and satisfied. Instead of fixating on perfection, focus on balance. Some days you’ll eat nutrient-dense, balanced meals. Other days, you’ll enjoy more desserts and calorie-dense foods. Health isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being consistent over time.
It’s tempting to hit ‘pause’ on exercise when your schedule is packed, but movement doesn’t need to be time-consuming or high-intensity to benefit your health. The key is to stay active in ways that feel good and help you relieve tension. Physical activity is an effective strategy for managing stress and anxiety– it has been shown to boost endorphins (your happy hormones) regulate cortisol and promote better sleep. Even short bursts of activity can make a difference in supporting your mental health.
During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to fall short on your water intake, especially in the winter when we don’t feel as thirsty. But dehydration can leave you feeling fatigued, and irritable, and can disrupt digestion—none of which are helpful when you’re juggling social events and meals. To stay on track, try this simple rule: for every alcoholic or sugary drink, have a glass of water. Better yet, experiment with festive mocktails using sparkling water, fresh fruits, and herbs to stay hydrated in a tasty way.
When it comes to your health, the holidays don’t have to be all-or-nothing. By listening to your body and balancing the foods you enjoy with the nutrients you need, you can make it through the season feeling good—without restriction or regret. All it takes is a little planning and mindfulness. So fuel up when you need it, enjoy the foods you love, and remember: your health is something you build all year long—there’s no need to “start over” in January. Let go of the “New Year, New You” mentality and aim for a “New Year, Best Version of Yourself.” If you’re looking for simple ways to nourish yourself during the busy holiday season, our shakes and wellness shots are here to help. Carefully crafted by me, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they feature my favorite adaptogens, superfoods, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to support both body and mind. Cheers to a balanced, enjoyable, and healthy holiday season!
