Number 8 is the one most people miss. It works best on top of the others, so don't skip ahead.
Here’s what helps me
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Chicken or bean tamales
Lighter than pork with lard.
How to: Use chicken or black bean filling and make the masa with broth and a little oil.
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Sparkling water spritzers
Festive without the sugar crash.
How to: Sparkling water, a splash of cranberry juice and fresh rosemary.
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Smaller cookie plates
Enjoy one or two, really enjoy them.
How to: Put two on a small plate instead of eating from the tin.
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Roasted vegetables on every table
Color and fiber in between the rich dishes.
How to: Brussels sprouts, carrots and sweet potato with olive oil.
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Ponche with less sugar
The fruit is sweet enough.
How to: Simmer the fruit and cinnamon, and cut the sugar in half.
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Walk between parties
A short walk keeps you feeling good.
How to: 15 minutes outside after the big meal.
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Keep your morning routine
Holidays are when routines matter most.
How to: Water, probiotic, walk, protein breakfast.
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8
The one most people miss
These swaps keep holiday meals lighter, and one little capsule every morning keeps my stomach calmer all season.
Here’s why: lots of probiotics die in stomach acid before they ever reach the gut. Mine comes in a delayed release capsule made to get through the stomach, with 10 strains and a prebiotic to feed them.
The whole list on one page
| Chicken or bean tamales | Use chicken or black bean filling and make the masa with broth and a little oil. |
| Sparkling water spritzers | Sparkling water, a splash of cranberry juice and fresh rosemary. |
| Smaller cookie plates | Put two on a small plate instead of eating from the tin. |
| Roasted vegetables on every table | Brussels sprouts, carrots and sweet potato with olive oil. |
| Ponche with less sugar | Simmer the fruit and cinnamon, and cut the sugar in half. |
| Walk between parties | 15 minutes outside after the big meal. |
| Keep your morning routine | Water, probiotic, walk, protein breakfast. |
| The one most people miss | One probiotic capsule every morning |
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Quick questions
How long until I feel a difference?
For me, my stomach felt calmer over the first week or two, and by a month it was just my normal. Everyone is different, so give it a full 30 days.
Is it hard to take?
No. One capsule a day, with or without food. No powder to mix and no taste. I take mine with my morning water.
Is it worth the money?
I thought it would be pricey, but it’s usually $24.97, goes on sale a lot, and it’s $17.49 right now. That’s about 58 cents a day, less than a cup of coffee.
Can I take it with the rest of my routine?
Yes, I take it alongside everything on this page. Simple is the point: one capsule, then I get on with my day. If you take medication, read the label and ask before you start.