VicHealth has put together some handy tips to help Victorians have a healthy and happy New Year season.<\/p>\n
VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said while it\u2019s normal to indulge a little over the holiday season, the New Year was a great
\ntime to focus on how we can improve our health.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing festive doesn\u2019t mean completely forgetting the healthy habits we\u2019ve gained throughout the year. There are
\nsmall things we can do to ensure we start the New Year feeling healthy and energised,\u201d Ms Rechter said.<\/p>\n
Survive and thrive during the festive season with these top tips:<\/p>\n
1. You do win friends with salad<\/strong> 2. Leave the hangover in 2018<\/strong> 3. Drop the devices<\/strong>
\nLet\u2019s face it, the food is one of the best parts of the holiday season. Treat yourself but try to also leave plenty of room on your plate for the good stuff \u2013 salads, vegies and fruit. Aim to fill at least half your plate with veggies and salads then add meat and trimmings.<\/p>\n
\nThroughout the holidays we often over indulge and wake with a splitting headache after a big night on the booze. Try to limit your drinking by choosing lower strength drinks, drink lots of water and make sure you eat while drinking<\/p>\n
\nWe spend an incredible amount of our time glued to our phones, tablets and computers. Research has linked too much screen time to reduced physical activity, social isolation and even depression. Over the holidays challenge yourself to a digital detox by taking a few days off from your screens<\/p>\n