7 Holiday Eating Tips From Our Doctors
Holiday Eating Can be Deliciously Healthy
The holidays are a time to enjoy with one another and part of that enjoyment often includes a feast. Here are 7 quick tips to make you feasting healthier but still delicious:
- Make an Easy Nutty Crust - switch up your pie crust for healthier alternative to cut the carbs. Just crush some nuts in a processor, mix with butter, add a pinch of salt, and press it into the pan. Or go crustless.
- Use Real Whipped Cream - the real stuff tastes so much better than processed Cool Whip or Ready Whip and it's easy to make. Buy some heavy whipping cream and blend with a little good sweetener (real maple syrup, honey, etc.).
- Sneak in the Veggies - add them to stuffing (onions, celery, spinach), potatoes (cauliflower, broccoli), holiday bread (zucchini), and wherever else you can hide them.
- Try Coconut Oil for Your Baked Goods - it tastes great and is healthier than the usual vegetable oils and shortening.
- Sweeten with Fruit - add some fruit like bananas, apples, or apple sauce to sweeten your desserts using less sugar. Applesauce can also replace some of the oil.
- Use Whole Milk Instead of Evaporated Milk - it makes pumpkin pie and other treats taste so much better and avoids the junk.
- Leave Santa Some Veggies - can you imagine eating millions of cookies on Christmas eve? Give the guy a break so he lives until next year.
