Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recently sent an email to all his federal employees with tips on how to make healthier choices while still indulging in festive treats during the holiday season.
In a recurring section of his weekly bulletin titled "From the Administrator's Desk", Oz wrote: “We all love a fun cookie swap and potluck this time of year. With several teams across CMS hosting holiday gatherings this month, I am sharing some strategies to help you make healthier choices—while still indulging in festive treats.” He advised employees to set their intentions and decide in advance how many treats they would allow themselves to enjoy.
Oz also recommended practicing portion control, being mindful of what they eat, and not overeating. He suggested eating off a small plate when possible, taking small portions of treats, savoring each bite, putting the fork down between bites, and paying attention to their body's cues. Additionally, he advised against holding food and beverages in more than one hand, so that employees could freely shake hands with colleagues and friends during the festive period.
This is not the first time Oz has shared his opinions on healthy eating during the holidays. In a previous episode of his show, he had also offered similar advice to interested fans, but it was different from the guidance he provided in his email to CMS employees, as they are obligated to receive his emails.
It's worth noting that Oz's past recommendations have raised some concerns, particularly regarding his promotion of unproven weight loss tips and sharing incorrect information about hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as a treatment for Covid. Nevertheless, Oz has stated that he is bringing one of the employees' ideas to the newsletter and is sharing tips for healthy snacking from now through the holidays.
The feedback on these tips from CMS employees has been positive so far, with a spokesperson saying that Dr. Oz knows it's not easy balancing a healthy lifestyle and a demanding job, which is why he offers and welcomes tips and encouragement to help his team stay healthy while working hard to ensure millions of Americans access quality healthcare.
In a recurring section of his weekly bulletin titled "From the Administrator's Desk", Oz wrote: “We all love a fun cookie swap and potluck this time of year. With several teams across CMS hosting holiday gatherings this month, I am sharing some strategies to help you make healthier choices—while still indulging in festive treats.” He advised employees to set their intentions and decide in advance how many treats they would allow themselves to enjoy.
Oz also recommended practicing portion control, being mindful of what they eat, and not overeating. He suggested eating off a small plate when possible, taking small portions of treats, savoring each bite, putting the fork down between bites, and paying attention to their body's cues. Additionally, he advised against holding food and beverages in more than one hand, so that employees could freely shake hands with colleagues and friends during the festive period.
This is not the first time Oz has shared his opinions on healthy eating during the holidays. In a previous episode of his show, he had also offered similar advice to interested fans, but it was different from the guidance he provided in his email to CMS employees, as they are obligated to receive his emails.
It's worth noting that Oz's past recommendations have raised some concerns, particularly regarding his promotion of unproven weight loss tips and sharing incorrect information about hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as a treatment for Covid. Nevertheless, Oz has stated that he is bringing one of the employees' ideas to the newsletter and is sharing tips for healthy snacking from now through the holidays.
The feedback on these tips from CMS employees has been positive so far, with a spokesperson saying that Dr. Oz knows it's not easy balancing a healthy lifestyle and a demanding job, which is why he offers and welcomes tips and encouragement to help his team stay healthy while working hard to ensure millions of Americans access quality healthcare.
️ i feel like it's a nice gesture, but also kinda funny that he's sending out tips for his own employees to follow... like, isn't he in charge already? 
anyway, i think it's great that he's sharing some practical advice on how to make healthier choices during the holidays - portion control is always a good idea, and eating off a small plate can really help with indulgence. also, i love that he's reminding us to pay attention to our bodies' cues... like, don't eat when you're not hungry! 
So like I was scrolling through Twitter and saw Dr Oz's email to CMS employees about making healthier choices during the holidays, and I'm just thinking... 
According to a study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, most adults consume 70-80% of their daily calories between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day 
That's like, a whole lotta extra calories! 
. And get this... 
Which is like, a pretty big deal! 
Anyway, back to Dr Oz's tips... 
From what I've seen, it seems like his advice is pretty on point 
He's talking about portion control, mindful eating, and not overeating, which are all legit ways to stay healthy during the holidays 
And let's be real, 
taking a break from social media during the holidays can do wonders for your mental health too 
gotta love oz goin all out with them holiday tips lol, set intentions before the party, practice portion control... it's like he's tryna make us feel guilty about eatin cookies 
I think its kinda cool that the head of CMS is looking out for their employees well-being during holidays 
. He's sharing some practical tips like setting intentions, portion control, and being mindful of what you eat. Its a great reminder to not overindulge in festive treats and take care of our bodies 
. I agree with the idea of eating off a small plate and savoring each bite - it can make a big difference in how much we enjoy our food 
. What's not so cool is that some people have raised concerns about his past advice on weight loss and Covid treatment 
. Still, its awesome to see him supporting his team during the holidays 
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, and I'm all about savoring each bite when I indulge in treats 
. Kudos to him for taking a proactive approach to promoting healthy habits at CMS 
I think its great that Dr Oz is looking out for the health of his employees, especially during the holidays when we tend to overindulge in treats 
. Its also super thoughtful of him to remind us to be mindful of our body's cues, because let's be real, ignoring those signs is a surefire way to overeat 
. And haha, I never thought I'd say this, but holding food in one hand and shaking hands with colleagues sounds like a game-changer for holiday gatherings