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Healthy eating at holiday parties -- 10 easy ways
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When you've got a healthy eating plan for those holiday parties, you can have your eggnog and drink it, too. Ditch the guilt and learn how to smartly enjoy trademark treats of the festive season.
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By Vanessa Hurley
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Healthy eating is probably the last thing you want to worry about during what's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you're at the company Christmas party or sharing in Mom's biggest feast of the year, here are 10 simple and smart ways to stay healthy and feel good about yourself throughout the festivities.
1. Eggnog
A glass or two of this drink once a year won't hurt, but if you choose to indulge often, try reduced-fat, low-fat or fat-free eggnog, available in most grocery stores during the holiday season. If you prefer regular eggnog, pour a smaller amount of it and dilute it with skim milk.
2. Alcoholic beverages
Calories from alcohol can add up quickly -- liqueurs, wines and mixed drinks contain about 100-150 calories per glass. Plus, alcohol can lower your inhibitions, so you tend to eat more when you drink more. Limit your alcohol intake and pace yourself throughout the evening. Try virgin drinks or sparkling water and cranberry or grape-juice spritzers.
3. Gravy
If you choose to use the drippings from the poultry, skim the fat off the top before using. Refrigerate the drippings to cool and skim the fat off when it becomes hard. This will decrease the fat by a considerable amount. You could also try making gravy from low-fat broth rather than the drippings.
4. Stuffing
Use whole-grain bread and add lots of vegetables and/or fruit such as onions, celery, cranberries, raisins and apricots to boost the fibre and overall nutritional value. Moisten or flavour with reduced-sodium broth and garlic and herbs. Try cooking stuffing in a covered casserole dish or aluminum foil in the oven instead of inside the turkey to significantly reduce the amount of fat.
5. Turkey
Roast the turkey on a rack to allow the fat to drip away. Baste with broth instead of drippings from the pan. The white meat (breast) is leaner than dark meat and it's even leaner if you remove the skin.
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