Smart Choices for Holidays with Flavor!
The fall & winter holidays are here and coping with all the food occasions can be rough. Here are 3 tips to help you enjoy the season with tons of flavor & without going overboard on rich appetizers, desserts and…stuffing.
- Thanksgiving Dinner Tip: Don’t come to the holiday table over-hungry. Have a light meal no more than 4 hours before the feast. It will prevent you from over-eating and regretting it. Really.
- Christmas or Hannukah Dinner Tip: Try making a lighter version of traditional recipes. For example, substitute lower fat dairy products for sour cream and cream cheese, use less butter and try honey instead of refined sugar.
- Holiday Party Tip: Get a grip on appetizers by taking a small plate, filling it once and then standing away from the food table to chat and laugh with friends and family.
Smart Ways to Stay Active Over the Holidays!
A sensible way to offset the extra calories that greet us at holiday time is with physical activity. Plus, staying active these next couple months can really help offset holiday stress, too. Here are 3 tips to help you get moving…and stay moving:
- Take a fresh air walk before dinner
- Take a walk around the shopping mall after dinner
- Turn up the music and dance at home, anytime
A Plan for Holidays with Flavor!
Holiday flavors come from making a simple meal plan with simple & tasty ingredients. My free 3 weeknight menu plans will give you a start at everyday good nutrition. Then, put your holiday twist in place with meaningful recipes to match your spirit for the season.
What’s your tip for having healthy holiday meals with great flavor?