Many Americans mark the time from Thanksgiving to New Years as the holiday season. With some of these holidays come traditional feasts many students love to devour.

“I like the holidays because my mom is a good cook,” freshman Braxton Bobo said.

From Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas ham, some students call this an ‘“all out eating fest”, not realizing the effects it will have on their bodies. Most of the food traditionally eaten in the winter months is particularly high in fats, carbohydrates and sodium.

“I know that eating the food is bad for you, but I really like eating the pumpkin pies,” freshman Philip Desjardins said.
Thanksgiving in particular is a threat to students’ health. Turkey is extremely high in sodium along with turkey stuffing, and pumpkin pie is full of sugars and saturated fats.
Fortunately there is relief from all of the unhealthy eating habits of this season. Many websites, such as livestrong.org, have easy tips to help you stay healthy.  Some of these tips include eating a small breakfast to control your appetite, eating cookies only smaller than the size of your fist in moderation, and skipping seconds. All of these things can add to healthy habits maintained through the new year.
“I didn’t really realized exactly how bad the food is for you,” freshman AnnMarie Barfield said.  “I want to try to eat lighter.”
However many students are reluctant to eat healthy during the holiday season when tempted by so many teats.
“I like eating desserts at Christmas,” freshman Kinsey Ray said.