UQWellness eMag Nov 25 - Flipbook - Page 16
NOURISH
Healthy
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Ho氀椀days
BY ISABELLA HOURIHAN, APD
Christmas is a season 昀椀lled with
joy, family, and celebra琀椀on. For
many, it is also closely 琀椀ed to food
tradi琀椀ons, from rich desserts and
roasted meats to fes琀椀ve drinks
shared with loved ones. While
these tradi琀椀ons bring pleasure and
connec琀椀on, they can also present
challenges for those trying to
maintain balanced nutri琀椀on.
Fes琀椀ve meals o昀琀en feature higher
energy, sugar, and fat content
than everyday meals, making it
easy to overindulge. However,
enjoying Christmas food does not
have to result in guilt or long-term
nega琀椀ve health e昀昀ects. With a
mindful and balanced approach,
adults can savour holiday
favourites while protec琀椀ng
their health and wellbeing.
