Holiday Health: Staying on track during the holidays
It s been a year unlike any other, but many families are still cooking and enjoying lots of food this winter. Author: Alex Myers Updated: 6:44 PM EST December 26, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Each year, families gather to share home-cooked meals and fun times around the holidays. In 2020, things have looked different, but many families are still cooking and enjoying lots of food this winter.
As tough as the year has been on people, health experts said it is important to squeeze as much joy and normality as possible out of the holidays.
How do we find the balance between enjoying ourselves and not letting a few big meals turn into a downward spiral of bad eating habits? According to Angie Tillman, a registered dietitian at Blount Memorial Hospital, it s not as complicated as we often make it.