02
Nov
Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Follow these tips to stay healthy during the Holidays!
Recipe Modifications:
- Replace high calorie, high saturated-fat butter with no sugar added applesauce. You can use cinnamon-flavored applesauce when appropriate
- Replace high calorie, high sugar table sugar with sugar substitutes
- Replace high calorie, high saturated-fat heavy cream, whole milk, and cheese with their low-fat and fat-free versions
- Replace white flour, with half whole-wheat flour
- Use low calorie extracts like vanilla, almond and pumpkin pie spice to flavor foods
Holiday Food Choices:
| Choose More Often: | Choose Less Often: |
| -Turkey Breast | -Prime Beef Rib |
| -Chicken Breast | -Gravy |
| -Pork Tenderloin | -Casseroles |
| -Fish | -Stuffing/Dressing |
| -Shellfish | -Sugar Sweetened Beverages |
| -Steamed or Roasted Vegetables | -Alcoholic Beverages |
| -Salad | -Pies, Cakes, and other Desserts |
| -Fresh Fruit | (try the recipe of the month instead) |
Stay Healthy During the Holidays