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Caldwell County health educators offer practical tips for healthier holidays
Summary
Two health educators with the Caldwell County Health Department encourage moderation, recommend filling plates with vegetables first, suggest healthy snack options, and advise simple indoor exercises to stay active during cold weather.
Bree, a health educator at the Caldwell County Health Department, opened the brief online segment by introducing herself and fellow health educator Tyler and asking for practical advice for holiday meals. Tyler recommended a simple strategy for holiday buffets: "putting your vegetables on your plate first is going to be a big part of that," he said, adding that filling up on vegetables reduces room for less-healthy items.
Tyler and Bree emphasized moderation. "You still get to enjoy the holidays," Tyler said, noting most people attend only a few events a season and can proportion their indulgence. For between-meal hunger, Tyler recommended fruits, vegetables, lightly salted nuts and small portions of cheese instead of continuous snacking.
On staying active when it is cold, Tyler suggested indoor, equipment-free moves — toe raises, body-weight squats — and practical steps such as walking in a heated mall or taking the stairs. He pointed viewers to at-home resources, including instructional videos, and said the Health Department has distributed exercise resources previously.
Tyler urged viewers to start fitness habits now rather than waiting until after New Year's. "It takes up to 14 days to establish a habit," he said, arguing that beginning earlier helps people avoid crowded gyms and sustain routines.
Bree invited the community to share tips on the Caldwell County Health Department Facebook or Instagram pages and closed by reminding viewers that health includes more than diet and exercise. "Watch out for symptoms. Follow safety guidelines. Wash your hands regularly," she said, encouraging respect for family members with compromised immune systems.
The segment concluded with holiday wishes and an offer to provide additional tips through the department’s social channels.
