Tis The Season: Fit-Mas & Healthy Holiday Habits

Hello Healthy Hub Fans

The holidays are always a blend of celebration and challenge for anyone striving to nourish their body and soul. You’re here because you want more: encouragement, easy ideas that work, and a safe space to grow, free from judgment, free from endless ads. This month, let’s celebrate small wins, enjoy festive flavors, and keep moving forward, together.

Your 3-Day Healthy Holiday Plan

Jumpstart your December with this simple plan, great whether you’re hosting, traveling, or just need a reset.

Day 1

Breakfast: Gingerbread Pancakes (almond flour, ginger, cinnamon) & warmed berries
Lunch: Hearty Vegetable Soup (bone or veggie broth, mushrooms, kale, carrots, onion, fresh ginger)
Dinner: Acorn Squash stuffed with quinoa, cranberries, pecans, and herbs

Day 2

Breakfast: Cinnamon Oatmeal topped with sliced apples and walnuts
Lunch: Souvlaki Pita (grilled chicken or tempeh, dollop of tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, onion)
Dinner: Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken (or chickpea “chicken”) with roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts

Day 3

Breakfast: Spinach & Tomato Omelet with feta
Lunch: Kale Salad (lemon-olive oil, radish, avocado, toasted nuts)
Dinner: Baked Salmon or Tofu with cucumber-dill salad and sweet potato mash

Full Shopping List

Produce:

Ginger root, apples, spinach, kale, broccoli, radish, avocado, cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, acorn squash, mixed berries, lemon, lime

Proteins/Alternatives:

Eggs, chicken breast, salmon fillet, chickpeas/tempeh, tofu, Greek yogurt, protein powder

Grains/Staples:

Oats, almond flour, quinoa, pita bread

Pantry:

Raw nuts (walnuts, pecans), dried cranberries, cinnamon, olive oil, bone or veggie broth

Extras:

Feta, Greek yogurt, tzatziki, fresh and dried herbs

Festive Recipes Worth Sharing

Gingerbread Pancakes

1 cup almond flour
1 egg
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup nut milk

Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 acorn squash, halved
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp chopped pecans
Fresh thyme and sage

Holiday Berry Smoothie

1 cup unsweetened nut milk
1 handful spinach
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1 scoop JuicePlus Complete vanilla protein powder
Dash cinnamon & chia seeds

Kale Salad

2 cups chopped kale
1/2 avocado
Sliced radish
2 tbsp toasted nuts
Juice of 1 lemon, drizzle olive oil

Fit-Mas Challenge

Holiday Smoothie Challenge (Dec 1–12)

Join our annual 12-day smoothie challenge, replace one meal or snack with a holiday-inspired smoothie. The challenge is FREE, just get your Complete Plant Protein Powder for the recipes! Each recipe features simple, real ingredients to keep it budget friendly. The flavors are family friendly!

Grab Your Complete Plant Protein Here

Support & Invitation

Reply or post in our private community, what would make your holidays healthier? Need a longer meal plan, more recipes, or tips on handling parties? This group is always learning and growing; your feedback shapes every newsletter.

If you'd like a printable shopping list, extra recipes, or even new mini-challenges, let us know! Supporting your journey is our priority, and every voice matters here.

Thank you for sharing your time and energy with this newsletter and community. Wishing you a health-filled December, and an open invitation to stay connected.

You are always welcome here, free from judgment, full of support.

Share your healthy holiday recipes in our Facebook group "Choose HEALTH & JOY"! Every comment helps our tribe grow stronger together. Invite friends and family that may also want to be part of our community. Snap a photo, share your favorite blend, and support another member let’s build healthy holiday habits together!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Dr. Anna Crisostomo

The Health Hub Team

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