With the end-of-year holidays here, retailers can remind their customers that there are easy food swaps that can be made that focus on changes to help manage blood sugar and support heart health at holiday time and year-round:

• adding whole grains

• eating a source of protein with meals and snacks

• trying more plant-based sources of protein

• switching to healthier fats

• eating more vegetables and fruits

• using less salt

As customers look for ways to make these tweaks, here’s another important reminder for them: Try to let go of guilt about food choices. Food is meant to be enjoyed.

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