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3 Health Tips for the Holiday Season How busy are you this holiday season? At Sievers Sports Medicine we understand that this time can be both joyful and hectic. In the midst of it all, it can feel easy to let your health slip through the cracks. around the neighborhood, biking, doing yoga, or hitting the gym, there are many ways to make exercising fit into your busy lifestyle. 3. Don’t skip meals

Are you concerned about maintaining your health this winter, but are feeling overwhelmed or don’t know where to start? If so, check out these 3 tips for staying fit during the holidays. 1. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep With everything that goes on during December and January, it's understandable to search for more time in the day. Sacrificing your sleep, however, will end up doing you more harm than good. Sleep is how the body recovers and recharges. Poor sleeping habits are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, reduced cognition, and mood shifts. Aim to get 7-8 hours a

With big Christmas lunches and dinners to look forward to, it can sometimes be tempting to eat less food during the day to save room for later. However, this can actually encourage you to make less healthy choices and have an unbalanced diet. Eating one big meal a day can also increase your blood pressure and cholesterol. Instead, try to eat regular meals with servings of lean protein, fruits, and vegetables.

night, every night. 2. Stay active

Exercise supports both your mental and physical health and is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. The great thing about exercising is that there’s certainly no shortage of ways to get active! From going down to the park with your kids, walking

Healthy Recipe No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls

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Ingredients: • 10 tbsp cocoa powder • 6 tbsp maple syrup • 1/4 cup almond butter • 1/4 cup unflavored pea protein powder • ½ tsp peppermint extract • 1/4 tsp sea salt • 2-4 tbsp crushed candy canes • 2-4 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

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Directions: Put everything except the candy cane or cacao nibs, chocolate chips, and water into a bowl and mix well. Slowly add water if needed (You may not need any water if your almond butter is runny). Start with a teaspoon and slowly add until you get a well-mixed batter. If you add too much then the batter will be too soft to roll. Add the candy canes/cacao nibs and chocolate chips and mix again. Allow batter to chill in the fridge while you clean up, then roll into balls.

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