3 HOLIDAY HEALTH TIPS
How busy are you this holiday season? At Choice Physical Therapy 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. 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 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 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 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.
HEALTHY RECIPE
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
• 2 cups chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves
In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.
Source: goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin-chili-recipe-wdy0115
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