Say Yes To Party Food!
Have you noticed a theme throughout my blogs over the past few weeks?
I want you to enjoy the holidays!
(Without giving up on all your hard work this year towards those health and fitness goals.)
It just takes a little planning and control.
Here are 6 simple ways to eat healthy during the holiday season so you don’t pile on the pounds while you celebrate:
1. Bring your own healthy dish
This way you know you have at least one healthy option on the table. Fruit and veggies are a great choice and they can be spiced up with a healthy dip like this Dill Vegetable Dip Recipe.
You can even bring a healthier drink option like this Lemon Spritz.
2. Roasting meat and vegetables
This is one of the healthiest ways to cook and gives the food so much flavor. To enhance it up even more, be smart with your seasoning! It’s basically calorie-free and packs a punch. Use festive seasonings like orange zest, roasted garlic in the oven, sage, rosemary, parsley, clove, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Make simple swaps to keep the fat and calorie content down
Choose sour cream over Greek yogurt. Choose 2% milk or alternative milk (almond, oat etc.) over cream. Easy swaps like this cut down majorly on fat.
4. Bring on the soup
Soups are often forgotten during the holidays. It’s such a great way to add in veggies and lentils and beans that pack protein. Soup warms you on a chilly day and keeps you full longer because of all of the liquid.
5. Finish with fruit.
Fruit is a great dessert option. You can make homemade creams and dips for fruit. Here’s one of my favorites.
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1.5 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla
A pinch of cinnamon