Healthier Holiday Gatherings
(NAPSA) – The holidays don’t have to be all about overindulging.
‘A little planning can go a long way in helping you stay healthy and enjoy the holidays without regret,’ says Tammi Hancock, a registered dietitian. ‘An occasional small treat will help keep you from feeling deprived, but try to keep it to one per day.’ Here are a few other tips and tricks to enjoying healthy and happy holidays:
Don’t Go Hungry: It’s tough not to dive into the buffet or hit the appetizers hard if you’re famished when you arrive at a holiday get-together. Try eating a filling and healthy snack such as apples with peanut butter before the event to help you avoid temptation and make healthier choices. Skip the buffet if you can; or try using a smaller plate so you don’t feel tempted to pile it on or end up feeling deprived.
Gifts From the Heart: Everyone enjoys a holiday cookie exchange or a homemade gift basket of goodies. This year, really wow them with cookies or gifts that are as healthy as they are tasty. It’s easy to do with a few simple substitutions. Replace regular butter in your favorite holiday cookies and treats with lighter spreads such as Smart Balance(r) Butter Blend Stick; it has the same flavor and cooking qualities without all the saturated fat and cholesterol.
Better Potluck: Instead of bringing a decadent treat or another trans fat-laden dip, lighten up; your friends and family will appreciate the taste and nutrition. Try switching to one of Smart Balance’s new sour cream varieties to make great-tasting versions of your favorite dips. Along with great taste, you’ll be adding vitamins D and E as well as calcium to the mix.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Smart Balance Sour Cream and Omega-3s & Vitamins D and E
- 4 tablespoons milk of any Smart Balance variety
- 1 cup white onion very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and serve with fresh veggies.
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