On the sixth day of FitMas NCHPAD gave to you...simple swaps for a guilt-free holiday!
By Carleton Rivers, RD LD
With all of the easily accessible goodies and large holiday meals, it may seem impossible to eat sensibly this time of year. But we believe it is possible to enjoy the holidays to the fullest while not gaining 20 pounds! We’ve provided a few simple swaps you can make at meal-time and snack-time that will add up to a big change in how many calories you eat each day. These swaps will also help you consume more immune-boosting nutrients that are important during this cold and flu season.
Indulgence without the Guilt
Ever wish you could eat what you wanted during the holidays but still keep your waist line from expanding? Make that dream come true this holiday season by incorporating these simple substitutions into your cooking, baking and snacking.
Ever wish you could eat what you wanted during the holidays but still keep your waist line from expanding? Make that dream come true this holiday season by incorporating these simple substitutions into your cooking, baking and snacking.
Sources:
American Heart Association. Sugars and Carbohydrates. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Sugars-and-Carbohydrates_UCM_303296_Article.jsp
Greatist. Healthy Recipe Substitutions. http://greatist.com/health/83-healthy-recipe-substitutions
Kids Eat Right. Baked Apples with Cinnamon-Oat Topping.http://www.eatright.org/kids/recipe.aspx?id=6442479144
The Fittest Fuel. Healthy Holiday Baking. http://thefittestfuel.com/2013/11/22/healthy-holiday-baking/