Donate food gifts.
Instead of indulging in holiday foods and candies,
consider donating them to food bank or shelter sharing them with an elderly neighbor.
Please new holiday traditions that don’t revolve around food.
Take your family for a walk at one of the Bay Area’s beautiful parks or for a stroll in your neighborhood.
A family bike ride or day of bowling can also be a great holiday treat.
Bring your walking shoes if you are traveling.
Don’t forget to pack these if you are visiting friends or relatives for the holidays.
You can make good use of those long waits at the airport, too, by walking the corridors.
Freeze leftovers. Instead of indulging immediately in holiday leftovers, try freezing single servings for future lunches or dinners.
Take a deep breath or relax.
This time of year can be stressful, but with these easy steps you can be enjoy the festivities and nourish your soul a well as your body!
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editor Arian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.