3 Healthy Alternatives to Dangerous Holiday Treats
The holidays can make it feel almost impossible not to
overindulge in everything . . . from food and desserts to alcohol. Overindulging can lead to feeling bloated and sick or even end in dangerous behavior when there’s alcohol involved. To keep you healthy, safe (and free of regrets) this holiday season, here are the three best healthy alternatives to dangerous holiday treats.
EggnogIt’s hard to resist this creamy treat around the holidays, but with a little tweaking you don’t have to! Pre-made lower fat versions of eggnog are now available in most grocery stores. If you’re making your own eggnog, then it’s advisable to make a non-alcoholic version. Not only will you cut extra calories, but you can help avoid getting tipsy around your guests (or getting your guests tipsy!). Another way to make eggnog healthier is to cut back on the amount of sugar used and opt for low-fat cream or milk instead of the full fat versions. Soy eggnog is also becoming a regular holiday staple for the health conscious crowd.
Cookies and Other SweetsThe holidays wouldn’t be complete without cakes, pies, cookies, and other
yummy treats (can anyone say fudge?). You can make these treats much healthier by swapping out certain ingredients: whole wheat or whole grain flour for white flour; a natural substitute like
Stevia for refined sugar; and applesauce for oil. Again, cutting down...
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