Healthy Holiday Eating: Practical Tips – FOX 2 Detroit

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed—but for many people, they also bring stress around food, weight gain, and “falling off track.” I recently joined FOX 2 Detroit to discuss how to approach holiday eating in a way that supports both enjoyment and long-term health.

During the segment, we focused on a simple but important message: one holiday meal does not derail your health. What matters far more is the pattern of choices we make over time. Rather than restricting or avoiding favorite foods, we discussed practical strategies that help keep blood sugar stable, support metabolism, and prevent overeating in the days that follow.

Key takeaways included starting meals with vegetables, building a balanced plate that includes protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates, planning intentionally for dessert, and setting up your environment for success—because willpower alone is rarely enough during the holidays.

These small, realistic habits allow you to enjoy holiday traditions while staying aligned with your long-term health goals.

You can watch the full FOX 2 Detroit interview here.

At Synergy Longevity Centers, we focus on sustainable, evidence-based strategies that help people stay proactive about their health—not just during the holidays, but year-round.

– Dr. O