Happy Holidays from Super Sprowtz on Vimeo.
Although everyone is gearing up this week to celebrate the best time of year, that doesn’t mean that your health has to suffer. Yes, there are many treats which might be tempting to you and your family, but for every fat-rich favorite snack, there exists a healthy and equally delicious alternative.
If you are hosting a holiday party on your own, or bringing something over to a loved one’s house, here are a few creative and yummy substitutions for classic holiday munchies.
-Instead of chomping away at those mixed cocktail nuts sitting on the table
@ 599 calories for 2/3 cup,
TRY THIS:
Homemade snack mix=
1/2 cup kettle corn,
4 cups asian rice crackers
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup almonds
1 cup wasabi peas
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup olive oil mixed into bowl
@ only 169 calories for 2/3 cup!
-Rather than wasting calories on high fat cheese from that Artichoke Spinach Dip appetizer @ 300 calories for 1/2 cup,
TRY THIS:
Baked Cauliflower Dip=
1 cauliflower head
8 oz lowfat cream cheese
2 oz goat cheese
2 garlic cloves
8 oz low fat monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
@ only 79 calories for 1/2 cup!
-For a sweet dessert treat, put down the Christmas style cookies @ 250 calories each
TRY THIS:
Candy cane Meringues=
4 egg whites
2.5 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup crushed candy canes
Bake @ 200 degrees F for 2 hours
@ only 17 calories each!
Other Helpful Substitutions To Remember When Preparing Big Holiday Meals:
–Use 2 egg whites NOT 1 whole egg
–Use low fat plain yogurt or low fat sour cream NOT regular sour cream
–Use frozen yogurt NOT ice cream
–Use 2 tablespoons flour whisked into 2 cups non fat milk NOT heavy cream
–Use chilled evaporated skim milk or other low fat whipped products NOT whipped cream
–Use low fat cheese NOT regular cheese
By: Sprowtz Nutritionist Danielle S.
References:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/healthy-holiday-treats-15124694
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