New Years is the perfect time to start fresh, especially when you want to live a healthier lifestyle and try a whole foods diet. However, you don’t need to wait for January 1st to start the planning. You can actually use the Christmas holiday to help you get ready for your New Years resolution of weight loss and being healthier.

You Will Be Adjusted to Your Diet

A great reason to start the whole foods lifestyle during the holidays is because by the time you are ready to start the new year, you will already be adjusted to the diet plan. That way, if your New Years’ resolution is to lose weight and get healthy with Whole 30 or another version of the whole foods diet, you have already begun and it will be a very easy transition for you. This is a lot easier than waiting until January 1st to get started, when it can be a little bit overwhelming. Continue reading →

You probably already know that sticking to a lifestyle like eating whole foods only during the holidays is a bit tricky, but actually starting it during the holidays is something else entirely.

This information goes over some basic recommendations for starting this type of dietary and lifestyle change when Christmas is right around the corner.

Think About Your Main Reasons

To help you figure out whether or not starting a whole foods diet during the Christmas holiday is a good idea, think about your reasons for choosing this option. Perhaps you want to eat better, reduce your sugar intake, lose some weight, and encourage your family to switch to this lifestyle.

These are all actually really great reasons to start it during the holidays. By bringing some whole food dishes to Christmas dinner, you are not only helping to reduce temptations of the other dishes, but might even encourage your family to join it with you. Continue reading →

During the holidays, particularly when Christmas is on its way, you may be thinking about different snacks, treats, and appetizers you can have that are themed for the holiday, but are still considered whole foods. Using fruits and veggies as the main component is a really good way to stay on track. Here are some different Christmas-themed fruit and veggie snacks to try out.

Christmas Tree Veggie Platter

This is a super simple way to put together a veggie platter for Christmas or other holiday celebrations and also turn it into a fun and festive arrangement. Instead of simply placing veggies on a plate, arrange them into a Christmas tree shape.

You can do this with a large platter, and start with the broccoli since it is going to main the basic Christmas tree shape. You can now use sliced bell peppers to create a star at the top, preferably with the yellow ones. For other veggies, chop them up and use them as ‘ornaments’ for the Christmas tree. Continue reading →