Food

Balancing Nutrition with Holiday Eating

Decadent foods are a staple for many holiday meals, so how can everyone keep nutrition in mind while celebrating? Debbie Fetter ’12, Ph.D. ’18, an associate professor of teaching in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, shares healthy strategies for planning holiday meals.

What is your top tip for holiday meals?

I think that one of the biggest things I see people do is saving up for the holiday meal or restricting in preparation for a big holiday dinner. The best advice is to maintain your consistent regular routine. Eat your typical meals as you usually would.