6 Eating and Drinking Habits To Avoid Belly Fat This Holiday Season

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Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables

Keep an eye out for recipes with fruits and vegetables that can fill almost half your plate.

Give Up Alcohol

We hate to be a killjoy, but for the sake of slimmer abs, you may want to step away from the bar cart and keep tabs on your alcohol consumption this season.

Choose Your Sweets Wisely

After a holiday feast, you may feel pressured to indulge in something sweet — even if you didn't actually save room.

Make Protein a Priority

What do turkey, leg of lamb and in-shell pistachios have in common? They are all festive foods that pack plenty of protein.

Skip Sweet Drinks

A surprising source of extra calories this time of year are beverages, and we don't just mean the kind of alcohol.

Take a Brain Break

Those who practiced mindful eating for four months experienced a decrease in their levels of stress hormones, which led to less belly fat.

Many people are looking for ways to keep up with their health goals during the holiday season, which can sometimes prove difficult but important.

For example, excess fat around the belly not only makes it difficult to fit into your favorite holiday outfit, but it also comes with health issues like an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

With all the excesses of the season, though, it often takes mindful intent to make food choices that won't derail your weight loss goals.

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