Thursday, December 2, 2010

Eating Healthy for the Holidays





Nutrition has always been important to me and should be important to everyone. What you eat determines the level your body and mind performs. So when thinking of adding extra butter or sugar to your holiday sweets, maybe reconsider!
            With the holidays coming up, we are all getting excited to indulge on some great foods that can sometimes be fattening and give us no energy. The Food Network has some great recipes that can keep you feeling and looking great after the holidays.

Here are some great holiday recipes from the Food Network that are healthy and will be saving you from calorie overload!

                           
   
Picture of Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce Recipe
             


















Picture of Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables Recipe



                                                     

Picture of Lighter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe










      
                If you have foods that you traditionally make for the holidays, you can always modify them to make them healthier and less fattening. Using healthy sweeteners instead of sugar can do this. The most popular natural sweeteners are Agave Nectar, Lo Han, Stevia, Truvia and Xylitol. You can also turn to whole grains and fresh fruits to make food taste great while also offering your body vitamins and nutrients.

Start a new years resolution and eat healthy! It will have you feeling great without sacrificing flavor or portions! Check out the Food Network show Healthy Appetite with registered dietitian Ellie Krieger for fast, easy and healthy recipes. She also provided tips on how to eat healthy, even in challenging situations!



Happy Holidays!

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