Q4 is officially Feasting Season—a time filled with celebrations, comfort foods, travel, and nonstop gatherings. While the holiday spirit is joyful, this stretch of the calendar often brings the familiar challenges of holiday bloating, sluggish digestion, and the 0.4 to 1.5 pounds many Americans tend to gain this time of year, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. As meals grow richer and schedules more chaotic, it’s common to feel weighed down.
But with the right support, the holidays can feel a lot more comfortable.
A team of physicians from 1MD Nutrition—interventional cardiologist Dr. Heather Shenkman and gastroenterologist Dr. David Kahana—have shared wellness-focused strategies to help support metabolism, digestion, and gut balance throughout the season. Their approach doesn’t involve skipping your favorite dishes. Instead, they emphasize simple ways to support the body’s natural processes with the power of nutrition.
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Supporting Metabolic Wellness During the Holiday Eating Season
The physicians’ go-to recommendation for holiday wellness is the 1MD Nutrition’s Metabolic Bundle, which pairs CardioFitMD and GlucoseMD. These formulas are designed to support overall metabolic wellness, including healthy circulation and balanced responses to everyday dietary intake.
During the holidays, meals often contain more sugar and refined carbs. Supporting balanced glucose responses may help promote steadier energy and a more balanced feeling throughout the day. GlucoseMD is formulated to support healthy glucose metabolism, while CardioFitMD includes ingredients intended to support circulatory wellness—especially useful when traveling, heavier meals, and colder weather shift daily routines.
Seasonal Support for Liver Wellness
While “detox” is a popular buzzword, the body has its own natural detox system—primarily the liver. During a season filled with celebratory cocktails, sweets, and richer foods, many people look for added support for their natural detox processes. As far as alcohol is concerned, remember it is a toxin to the body.
LiverMD is designed to support healthy liver function and overall liver wellness. It’s intended as a thoughtful addition to a holiday wellness routine—not a shortcut or substitute for balanced habits.
A Gut That Can Keep Up with Holiday Eating
Richer meals, irregular eating schedules, and multiple gatherings can influence digestion and comfort. A well-supported gut may make the season feel lighter and more enjoyable.
Dr. Kahana recommends BiomeMD, a high-potency probiotic blend formulated to support a balanced gut microbiome. A well-nourished microbiome helps maintain digestive efficiency and supports comfortable digestion.
For daily motility support, the physicians highlight FiberFitMD, which includes ingredients that support regularity. Since many holiday dishes are low in fiber, consistent fiber intake can help keep things moving comfortably through the season.
When Heavy Meals Hit Hard
Digestive heaviness is common, especially after wolfing down once-a-year favorites. EnzymeMD, formulated with a blend of digestive enzymes, supports the body’s natural ability to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates – a simple way to offer the digestive system a little backup after a big meal.
A Simple, Physician-Informed Holiday Wellness Kit
One might think of these formulas function like a gentle holiday wellness toolkit—one that helps support metabolism, digestion, and gut balance without giving up holiday joy. The physicians emphasize that the goal isn’t restriction. It’s simply giving the body supportive tools to help the season feel good from start to finish.
Because at the end of the day, the only thing that should be stuffed this season is the turkey.