261. How Nurses and Caregivers Can Have a HEALTHY Thanksgiving

In this episode, we are chatting about how to handle Thanksgiving and other food-filled holidays without going overboard. I really want to challenge the idea that we NEED to stuff ourselves until we feel sick and feel like garbage the rest of the day. Why is that a requirement? Instead I want us to find a more balanced approach that still allows us to enjoy ourselves while taking care of our bodies. We will break down how you can build a blood-sugar balancing plate, and deal with the triggers that get in the way. Plus, we are talking about the unique challenges that healthcare workers face during the holidays.
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Timestamps:
-Navigating Thanksgiving and Holiday Food (00:02:10) Tips and strategies for enjoying Thanksgiving and other holidays without compromising health and goals.
-Changing the Pattern of Holiday Overeating (00:05:04) Addressing the common assumption of feeling terrible during holidays and breaking the cycle of overeating and guilt.
-Shifting the Approach to Holiday Food (00:07:39) Encouraging a different mindset towards food during holidays, focusing on joy rather than restriction and guilt.
-The key to a healthy Thanksgiving (00:08:39) Tips on treating your body with respect during the holidays, including listening to your body and making choices that feel good.
-Enjoying foods without discomfort (00:09:43) Exploring the concept of food freedom and how shifting our mindset can help us enjoy our favorite foods without feeling sick or out of control.
-Nutrition tips for a balanced holiday (00:10:52) Practical advice on prioritizing protein and produce, starting with a veggie-based soup or salad, and finding balance between indulging and nourishing your body.
-Making a Balanced Plate (00:16:28) Tips for creating a balanced plate on Thanksgiving without feeling pressured to overeat or overfill your plate.
-Taking Food to Go (00:17:23) Suggestion to make a to-go plate of your favorite dishes at Thanksgiving so you can enjoy them throughout the week.
-Balancing Alcohol and Water (00:19:11) Advice on balancing alcohol consumption with water to avoid feeling dehydrated and hungover on Thanksgiving.
-Navigating Thanksgiving as a Healthcare Worker (00:24:03) Tips for healthcare workers working on Thanksgiving and how to navigate the holiday while on duty.
-Creating Your Own Thanksgiving Celebration (00:25:00) Encouragement for healthcare workers to celebrate Thanksgiving on a different day and make it special for themselves and their families.
-Injecting Joy into Thanksgiving at Work (00:26:54) Suggestions for healthcare workers to bring their own nostalgia and joy to the unit potluck on Thanksgiving, and how to make the holiday more enjoyable for everyone.