{"id":165528,"date":"2022-12-13T08:20:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T08:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/family-holiday-activities\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:17:06","slug":"family-holiday-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-mt\/family-holiday-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Home For The Holidays? Enjoy These 9 Fun Family Activities!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who said going home for the holidays is boring? There are so many fun activities you can do together with the whole gang! Check out the list below \u2013 it’s a good starting point for exciting family holiday activities to do at home. Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)   Try your hand at healthy cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ordering takeout may be much more convenient than cooking up a holiday feast in the kitchen, but it\u2019s also more expensive (businesses do need to make money).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re watching calories and counting macros, it\u2019s way better to cook from scratch. You know exactly what goes into your food and you save a lot of money, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not much of a cook and need help cooking up healthy recipes, don\u2019t worry, there are plenty of resources online. For low carb or keto-friendly dishes, check out our Intelligent Keto cookbook<\/a><\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)   Get creative with your holiday leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooking in excess is normal for the holidays. People are expected to binge and eat all the food on the table, though this rarely happens unless you belong to a family of competitive eaters! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, at the end of the meal, there will likely be plenty of food left. In most cases, you can\u2019t just throw all these away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, one benefit of having leftovers is that you don\u2019t need to worry about cooking from scratch the next day<\/strong>. You can simply reheat the food or repurpose it into something even more delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019ve got plenty of leftover turkey, you can shred it and use it to make turkey soup. Or you can mix it with fried rice or use it as a turkey sandwich filling! For even more creative leftover ideas, use an app like Supercook<\/a>. Just enter whatever ingredient you have on hand, and it will come up with interesting recipes for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)   Practice portion control at the table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portion control is hard enough on regular days. But on holidays, it\u2019s a battle not too many people win. There are just too many tempting holiday dishes on the dining table. Even the aroma can make your knees go weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll probably have family members urging you to throw your diet out the window. According to them, everyone\u2019s supposed to be gluttons on holidays! Of course, you can indulge a bit but not too much, especially if you\u2019re keen on living a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, portion control doesn\u2019t mean depriving yourself of your favorite holiday treats. To help you eat less, use a smaller plate<\/strong>. You can also load up on fiber-rich veggies <\/strong>first to help you feel full faster. Also, chew your food slowly<\/strong> and take the time to appreciate the different flavors tickling your palate. This will trick your brain into thinking you\u2019re full!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article: Why Is Nutrition Important?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4)   Have meaningful conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital addiction is real. We spend an alarming number of hours every day staring at our phones. Here are some interesting statistics published by RescueTime<\/a>, an app that monitors mobile use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n