12/19/2025
🎄 Holiday Health Myths—BUSTED 🎄
The holidays come with joy, food, family… and a lot of health myths.
Let’s clear a few up 👇
❌ “If it smells fine, it’s safe to eat.”
❌ “Food poisoning only happens at restaurants.”
❌ “Cold weather makes you sick.”
❌ “If I feel fine, I’m not contagious.”
❌ “It’s just a cold.”
❌ “The holidays ruin my health.”
❌ “I’ll start being healthy in January.”
❌ “Everyone is happy during the holidays.”
✅ Truth:
• Harmful bacteria can’t be seen or smelled
• Most foodborne illness happens at home
• Viruses spread more indoors—not because it’s cold
• You can be contagious before symptoms
• Mild illness for you can be dangerous for others
• One week won’t undo your progress
• You don’t need to wait until January
• Stress is real—and common—this time of year
✨ The goal isn’t a perfect holiday—just a healthier one.
✔ Be smart with food
✔ Wash your hands
✔ Move a little
✔ Give yourself some grace
💬 Which myth surprised you the most?
📌 Save this for the holidays
❤️ Share with someone hosting this year
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