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The Ultimate 2022 Guide to a Healthy Holiday Season

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Navigating the holiday season can be overwhelming: budget concerns might be on your mind, not to mention finding the right gift for that hard-to-shop-for loved one. Maybe heading home for family gatherings spikes your stress levels. Or maybe you’re on a weight loss journey, and winter’s massive meals, decadent desserts and cozy movie marathons are tempting you.

Whatever you need to equip yourself for a holiday season that’s balanced and beautiful, The Healthy @Reader’s Digest is here to support you.

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Health & Wellness Gifts

From affordable fitness tech to sustainable wellness goodies, here’s your one-stop shop to get all your Christmas gifting done—or some ideas to add to your own list!

Healthy Holiday Eating Hacks

Everything in moderation! Don’t deprive yourself of the joys of holiday cooking this year. Use these festive healthy recipes and nutrition tips so you can indulge without overdoing it.

Over-Indulgence Recovery

We’ve all been there: you had one Christmas cookie too many, or you went too hard on the eggnog. Here’s how to feel grounded and healthy in your body while still enjoying all of the holiday season’s delicious delicacies.

Mental Wellness

The holiday season can take a toll on our mental health for any number of reasons, from family tension to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s how to make sure you’re taking care of yourself—mind and body.