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Easy and Healthful Entertaining Ideas
A long-time subscriber recently asked me for some new appetizer ideas for holiday entertaining and beyond. This time, my inspiration was tapas...
Healthful Holiday Side Dishes
Here are a few of my favorite ideas for healthful holiday sides...
Healthful Holiday Entrées
Yes, holiday meals are often more generous when it comes to solid fats and added sugars, but they don't have to be. In fact, there are lots of great recipes out there that still taste indulgent without actually piling on the calories. Here are a few examples...
Kitchen Hack: Fruit For Dessert In A Flash
Boost the Appeal of Seasonal Fruit
I just did a fall photo shoot -- wanna see?
A Festive Holiday Pie
This pie uses roasted pumpkin, but you can easily substitute canned pumpkin if you prefer.
Trim the Treats!
The holidays come upon us fast, and so can holiday weight gain… if you’re not careful. Below are some simple swaps to prevent “a little round belly that shakes when you laugh like a bowl full of jelly.”
3 Holiday Portion Control Tips
Help your clients sidestep holiday portion pitfalls with this free handout! Check out the preview and let me know what you think...
Fun with Pears!
Check out this collection of fun ways to feature pears during Pear Month this December!
Quick Vegetable Prep Strategy
Looking for a healthful vegetable side dish? Try the grill-steam process! Combining the hot sear of a grill with steam's gentle touch is a perfect -- and speedy -- way to add pep to any vegetable side dish.
Healthful Holiday Tips
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. Sadly, this weight isn’t likely to disperse with the holiday cheer. Here are a few strategies for keeping the holidays healthful and fun, without the weight gain…
Holiday Cookies
A delicious gingerbread cookie recipe for the holidays that will have the whole house smelling sweet.
A Great Holiday Appetizer, Lightened Up!
This is a cheese ball that’s lighter in fat and calories, but just as flavorful and easy to spread as a regular version.
Holiday Weight Management Challenge
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Americans gain an average of .4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. However, with a little know-how and some fun strategies, holiday weight gain can be avoided.
Best Strategies for Navigating Holiday Parties
This handout from the Holiday Challenge is too good not to share. Take a look at these holiday party tips...
Holiday Salad for Pear Month
December may be a month dominated by the holidays, but did you know that it's also Pear Month? This lovely winter salad is festive enough for any holiday table and it offers the spotlight to the fruit of the month as well.
November Poster Contest Winners
It's December, which means that it's time to reveal the winners of the November poster contest! Are you ready for this?
Want a Free Nutrition Poster?
Wouldn't it be great if you had a new nutrition poster in time for the holidays?
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