{"663025":{"#nid":"663025","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tips for Mindful Eating During the Holidays ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis time of year often delivers an array of tempting foods \u0026mdash; Halloween candy, tailgating snacks, Thanksgiving dinner, and holiday parties. There is nothing wrong with engaging with different types of food, but balance is key.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECarli Barbo, dietitian in the Wellness Empowerment Center in the Division of Student Engagement and Well-Being, and Molly Edwards, dietetic intern with Emory University Hospital, provide tips for keeping your health on course while navigating the buffet table of the holiday season.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe holidays can be stressful. Don\u0026rsquo;t let food be a stresor, too. \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ETry to maintain the same eating patterns during the holidays as the rest of the year. If you normally eat breakfast and lunch, you should continue during the holidays.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t show up at an event overly hungry, and honor your hunger by eating only when you are actually hungry.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ERemember that food is more than fuel (nutrients and calories) \u0026mdash; it is also social. Enjoy the time, create memories, and connect with friends and family.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t limit the amount or the time spent around food.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t try to \u0026ldquo;make up for\u0026rdquo; what you ate with extra workouts.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ETry to find balance in your meals by eating a variety of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIgnore what diet culture may be telling you. \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEat until you start to feel full, then wait about 10 minutes to reassess hunger cues. If you\u0026rsquo;re still hungry, eat some more.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s OK to enjoy tasty treats without guilt. Don\u0026rsquo;t label foods as \u0026ldquo;good\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;bad.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t place restrictions on certain foods. You will desire what you restrict even more.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t be hyperfocused on your weight \u0026mdash; it doesn\u0026rsquo;t define you.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EMove when you can. Give yourself permission to rest or exercise.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ESurround yourself with people who encourage you and promote body positivity.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Nourishing your body physically is not the only way to care for your body,\u0026rdquo; said Barbo. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s important to listen to your body and still enjoy food so that the holidays remain a positive experience.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need help or have questions regarding nutrition services, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:nutrition@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Enutrition@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for assistance or visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wellnesscenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EWellness Empowerment Center\u003C\/a\u003E for information on nutrition and body image.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENourish your body regardless of the season.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Nourish your body regardless of the season."}],"uid":"27713","created_gmt":"2022-11-09 16:32:50","changed_gmt":"2022-11-14 18:13:19","author":"Victor Rogers","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-11-14T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-11-14T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"663107":{"id":"663107","type":"image","title":"Mindful Eating","body":null,"created":"1668197627","gmt_created":"2022-11-11 20:13:47","changed":"1668197657","gmt_changed":"2022-11-11 20:14:17","alt":"Man preparing a plate of food at a buffet. 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