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Avoid 7 "Winter Weight Gain" Pitfalls 1. Comfort Eating from Boredom Strategy : Keep fruit, popcorn, or herbal tea within reach and redirect with reading or stretching. 2. Skipping Meals Strategy : Stick to regular, balanced meals to prevent nighttime overeating. 3. Relying on Processed “Vegan” Foods Strategy: Choose whole ingredients—real food over frozen patties and packaged snacks. 4. Not Getting Enough Protein Strategy : Add lentils, tofu, or tempeh to each meal fo

5 Practices to Avoid "Winter Weight Gain" 1. Meal Prep with Intention – Dedicate a few hours weekly to batch cook grains, soups, and veggies so healthy choices are easy. 2. Keep Comfort Foods Plant-Based – Reinvent favorites: lentil shepherd’s pie, sweet potato chili, or veggie stew. 3. Stay Hydrated – Warm teas and lemon water curb “fake hunger.” 4. Move Your Body, Your Way – Yoga, walking, or dancing—just stay in motion. 5. Give Yourself Grace – Progress over perfection

8 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps Prevent Winter Weight Gain 1. Fewer Empty Calories , More Real Food Whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables naturally replace high-calorie processed foods. Example : Trade chips and dip for roasted chickpeas tossed in olive oil and paprika. 2. High in Fibe r = Longer Fullness Fiber-rich foods stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings. Example : A bowl of lentil soup keeps you full all afternoon without the cookie crash. 3. Supports Metabol

We live in a world where the food on our plates isn’t always as healthy as it seems. Dr. Jean Wright, like many health experts, believes...