Eat This to Stay Slim Over the Holidays

December 11, 2017 "Strong social support is one of the keys to happiness and good health. Making an effort to improve relationships with people already in your life is one way to increase your social support."— Jeanne Graner Krochta, L.P. Nutrition 101 Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet Want more energy to help power you through your hectic holiday schedule? Reach for whole grains. They provide a variety of nutrients, including dietary fiber, that help keep your blood sugar levels steady — and your cravings at bay. Plus, you can use these grains to make recipes in large quantities to have on hand for meals throughout the week. See? Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard. Learn more about whole grains » Healthy Eating Learn to love fruits and veggies Don't use this busy time of year as an excuse to ditch your healthy-eating efforts. Aim to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables whenever possible, and you'll have a better chance of staying on track. After all, filling up on healthy fare leaves less room for indulgences! These suggestions make it easy. See how to sneak more produce into your diet » Today's Fitness Tip Make exercise fun with friends Finding it hard to make time for fitness? Discover creative and social ways to fit it into your life. Instead of meeting your friends at a restaurant or coffee shop, suggest renting tandem bicycles or snowshoes for an afternoon adventure. New activities are fun bonding experiences — and you'll hardly feel like you're exercising! ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Advanced Stomach Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Stomach Cancer What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Moderate/Severe RA Treatment Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis and A Possible Treatment Option Today BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday December 11, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy