Hello, and happy holidays to you!  I hope that the end of the year finds you healthy, happy and amongst your loved ones.

The end of the year is often used as a time of reflection, and an opportunity to make changes.  We're all familiar with the notion of New Year's Resolutions, of course, but I like to make it more of a process that lasts through the entire season.  As the year winds down, I find it helpful to look back and think about what I've accomplished and learned in the past twelve months.  Then, as the calendar flips into the new year, I shift from reflection to projection, using what I've learned to set goals for the coming months.  It's a process that is worth revisiting frequently, but the end of the year seems like a natural and productive season for it.

One change worth thinking about is updating your supplementation regimen.  Often supplementation becomes a habit that we don't even think about anymore, but over time, we end up adding products we may not need anymore, or taking many supplements that could be replaced with one easier, more cost-effective product.  Every once in a while, it's a good idea to make sure you're taking the products that best suit your needs.  Of course, I'd be happy to help you if you feel you'd like some guidance in the process.

Whatever changes the new year brings for you, I hope for your health and happiness in the months ahead!

Dina Khader, MS, RD, CDN