Eat to fix your health hassles

A few quick 'hacks' let you enjoy every bite of your festive favorites without concerns over blood-sugar spikes, high blood pressure or painful bloating getting in the way. The best part? They couldn't be easier.

-  ANN GREEN

Lower blood sugar with peanuts

Eat a large handful of peanuts (about 25 grams) while making dinner, and you can go ahead and enjoy carbohydrate-rich sides, like mashed potatoes, with more stable blood sugar levels. Arizona State University scientists say nuts’ fat and fiber help food from your meal stick around longer in your stomach, preventing the carbs from flooding your system. This improves your body’s insulin response by up to 55%.

Block bloat with a walk

You know how great it feels to take a stroll with friends and family after a big holiday meal. And it turns out that’s one of the best ways to block post-feast bloat. A study in