We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, about two weeks before Christmas. That means that this is a time of consuming more sugar and other high-calorie and unhealthy foods. So I thought this was a good time to talk about what it means to “eat healthy”.
Before I go on, I want to say that I’m not expecting any of you to want to eat only healthy foods around the holidays, or ever! I know that’s not realistic. But if you can get a general idea of what’s “healthy” and what’s not, then it’s easier to make better choices more often. Continue reading “What does it mean to “eat healthy”?”


Well, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season. It’s all about getting together with family and friends. Although in reality, it seems as if it’s more of an excuse to eat and drink all the junk we can for at least a month! So is it even possible to have a healthy holiday season?
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