Sensible Swaps for High-Fat Holiday Foods
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah are all notorious for derailing a diet. There are so many tantalizing foods, many of which bring back warm childhood memories. It can be difficult not to indulge in them all.
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Many women are stressed out during the holidays. Whether the issue is money, family tensions, or the general pressure to get everything done by yesterday, it's all too easy to take comfort in high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods. Try having a cup of low-fat hot cocoa on nights when you need to unwind. It's warm, it's sweet, it's relaxing, and it will contribute to your peace of mind without contributing to your waistline.
Appetizers are a big pitfall at this time of year. They can send your fat intake through the roof before you even sit down to the main meal. Instead of greasy cheese puffs and calorie-dense eggnog try crisp breads with low-fat spreadable cheese and a cup of spiced cider.
For the main meal, it's not necessary to cover every side dish with butter or marshmallows. Think natural and lean. A sensible serving of white meat turkey, seasoned green beans, and a baked sweet potato is delicious, nutritious, and filling. If you love stuffing, but want to avoid the grease of the traditional kind, try this spinach variety. It adds fiber and nutrients to your meal.
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