Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

By: Bryn Beeder, Miami University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 17, 2025

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Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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By Bryn Beeder, Miami University

For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it’s not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would.

You likely know that feeling of being too stuffed – the point when you’re pleasantly satisfied one moment and uncomfortably full the next. On top of that physical discomfort can come extra helpings of guilt for eating more than you …

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