Lingo - Made by Abbott: Your body has the answers

The holidays are a time for togetherness, celebrations, traditions, and — of course — food. We know the season can be stressful, but your food choices shouldn’t be. The Lingo holiday eating guide is here to help you enjoy your favorite holiday foods while still managing your glucose and staying on track with your goals.

Using the latest research, our experts in health and nutrition have outlined these practical, easy-to-implement tips and healthy recipes to help you navigate the festivities and find balance. And it’s not just this year. It’s for next year, and the next, and the next after that. With Lingo, you can make nutrition your new tradition.

Find balance this holiday season

Prioritize protein

Protein helps balance glucose and supports muscle growth

Start with greens

Starting a meal with veggies can help you feel more satiated

Fuel with healthy fats

Healthy fats are an energy source and help keep you full

Savory over sweet

Avoid the sugar crash by opting for a savory breakfast

Get moving

Moving after eating aids digestion and puts glucose to work

Latkes balanced on plate with a casserole of macaroni and cheese

Build a balanced plate

Check out our easy formula for eating a glucose-friendly meal

Drink mindfully

Find balance with these glucose-friendly drinks and mocktails

Make simple swaps

Try healthier versions of your holiday favorites

Learn how your body responds to food and exercise with a 2-week plan*, no commitment.

1 Lingo biosensor with minute-by-minute continuous glucose tracking
Full access to the Lingo app, compatible with iPhone only
Lingo coaching program to help build habits and adjust your nutrition

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Holiday wellness by the numbers

63%

of Americans surveyed said the holiday season is more stressful than tax season.¹

79%

of US adults surveyed agree that during the holidays, they are so focused on creating special moments for others they overlook their own needs.¹

160

A traditional Christmas meal in the US contains 160 grams of carbohydrates for that meal alone² — 125% of the recommended daily allowance.³

45%

Nearly half (45%) of individuals who reported following a healthier diet prior did not keep it up during the holiday season.⁴

9/20

20 days out of the year are holidays and their eves. For 9 of these nights, research shows that individuals’ bedtimes are 22 minutes later on average. Sleep consistency also decreases.⁵