Tummy Cheats: 4 Keys To Improving Digestion During The Holidays

Bring on the (free-range, heritage) turkey! Thanksgiving is no time to hold back, but we're equipping you with a wide range of tools that'll help you get really thankful without losing your digestive cool. Keri Glassman is a registered dietitian and wellness author that has just the right tips for us to eat well without the cliche stomach ache. Her tips for mindful eating and improved digestion come just in time - some take a little planning: we love the idea of an annual post-feast hike or nature walk for growing families and for friendsgivings! Here's Keri... Healthy living can include some hard-core days of clean eating, but it can also include a little solid indulging - and that is absolutely alright in my book! You love your detox days, but you can also love your indulgences - the trick is the balancing part. In order to successfully get through Thanksgiving (and, yes, this applies to Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Valentine’s Day, too!) you need to indulge in the stuffing, cornbread, pie and bird just enough to trigger your happy place, but not so much that you trigger the need for medication and an emotional eating escapade. Balance, friends. I’m offering these tips to get your digestion on point so you don’t wind up feeling like a gassy, stuffed, uncomfortable and regretful Pilgrim this year. Here they are:

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