--- title: 5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season description: Indulge selectively canonical: https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-12-23T17:00:35.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:44:31.040Z og:title: 5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season og:description: Indulge selectively og:url: https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season twitter:description: Indulge selectively twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # 5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season > Sponsored content. 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It's so simple, but evokes a feeling of comfort that lets you know you're home._ by [Lauren Eggertsen / The Zoe Report](https://time.com/author/the-zoe-report/) ## Lauren Eggertsen / The Zoe Report Dec 23, 2015 5:00 PM UTC by [Lauren Eggertsen / The Zoe Report](https://time.com/author/the-zoe-report/) ## Lauren Eggertsen / The Zoe Report Dec 23, 2015 5:00 PM UTC It’s that time of year again—holiday cheer fills the air, tasty treats seem to be at every turn, booze flows freely and before you know it, your jeans no longer fit. Allude the over indulgence and stay healthy during the most delicious (and difficult) season with these simple and practical tips. You’ll be able to indulge when necessary while still staying on the right track, we promise. Ahead, 5 tips for not completely losing yourself to the season. ### 1\. Eat a protein-heavy breakfast  Scrambled eggs with fresh chives Getty Images Hunger is the fast track to overindulgence. Keep it at bay with a power-packed start to the day. ### 2\. Stay hydrated  Hand holding glass of water Getty Images It’s easy to get dehydrated from free-flowing booze and sodium-laden snacks. But did you know your body can incorrectly interpret that thirst as hunger? Drink a glass of water every hour. ### 3\. Be active  Woman running on city street Getty Images Encourage outdoor group activities or help around the house to avoid a sedentary weekend, which only serves to sap energy levels. Try working out in the morning to set the tone for the day. ### 4\. Plan ahead  Almonds Getty Images Whether this means incorporating a green juice into your day or keeping healthy snacks on hand, make conscious decisions ahead of time instead of poor choices later. ### 5\. Indulge selectively  Apple cranberry pie slice Getty Images If you’ve waited all year for your mom’s pecan pie, savor a piece. Everything in moderation. _This_ [_article_](http://thezoereport.com/living/5-tips-to-keep-you-healthy-this-holiday-season/) _originally appeared on_ [_The Zoe Report_](http://thezoereport.com) _More from The Zoe Report:_ * [5 Ways To Cleanse Post-Holiday](http://thezoereport.com/living/wellness/5-ways-cleanse-post-holiday/) * [What To Wear To Work When It’s Cold Out](http://thezoereport.com/beauty/skincare/5-diy-coconut-oil-treatments-to-try-this-winter/) * [6 Things Every Grown-Up Should Have In Her Kitchen](http://thezoereport.com/living/entertainment/6-things-every-grown-up-should-have-in-her-kitchen/) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/"},"headline":"5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season","datePublished":"2015-12-23T17:00:35.000Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T07:44:31.040Z","description":"Indulge selectively","url":"https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/","keywords":["Living","health","holiday","Diet & Nutrition"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lauren Eggertsen / The Zoe Report"}],"articleSection":"","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-living/","name":"Living"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4149188/healthy-holiday/","name":"5 Tips to Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"How to Make a Double-Crust Pie","description":"This is the pie that hits the table and will \"wow\" your guests. 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