Preparing a Healthy – and Delicious – Holiday Meal
Many people believe that a healthy holiday meal means a flavorless holiday meal. This couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s still possible to enjoy all the delicious flavors of the season while keeping things healthy.
It can be as simple as making a few swaps here and there. If you look forward to a slice of pecan pie every year, make other swaps, such as mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes and veggies and hummus in place of cheese and crackers.
Swap This |
For This |
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Cheese and Crackers |
Veggies and Hummus |
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Traditional White Bread Stuffing |
Wheat or Whole-Grain Bread Stuffing |
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Mashed Potatoes |
Mashed Cauliflower |
| Green Bean Casserole |
Green Beans Almondine |
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Creamed Spinach |
Spinach Salad with Warm Turkey Bacon Dressing |
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Pecan Pie |
Pumpkin Pie |
| Egg Nog |
Vanilla Chai Tea |
If you’re up for testing your chops in the kitchen, consider trying a new recipe or two this year. Here are a few of our favorites from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Add one or two of the dishes to your holiday menu or make them all for a scrumptious feast:
- Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Watercress Salad With Roasted Beets and Parsnips
- Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- Sweet Potato Latkes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Cranberries
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread
- No-Bake Coconut Truffles
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