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Health & Wellness Wednesdays

Diet & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks This Holiday

This holiday season I have been trying to keep fruit and veggies on the counter instead of sweets. 

It’s a very simple change that is helping my family eat healthier snacks this holiday season. It’s not that we aren’t having any treats - but I find it’s better if we just get one treat when we are having a treat.

The thing is, when it all just sits on the counter or table and is available all the time, then we tend to eat way more of it.

I remember as a kid having plates of goodies that were often on the counter. Between chocolates, cookies, sweets, and other Christmas treats, there was something to grab every time you walked by! 

Really all that does is add up to overeating and overindulging in sweets because we don’t even recognize how much we are consuming.

I’ve started putting out little mandarin oranges or apple slices. Sometimes I’ll put a veggie tray together with peppers, cucumbers, celery, and snap peas. We still grab a handful many times throughout the day, but thankfully then it’s getting in our fruits and veggies rather than overdoing it on sweets.

Most people are looking for ways to eat healthier over the holidays, and this is such a simple switch. It helps us to feel better and not overeat - simple shifts are often the best ways to get healthy! Give it a try yourself this season.

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Interesting Fact #1

Just because candy canes, chocolates, cookies and holiday fare line almost every aisle of every store, doesn’t mean you need to buy and consume these products.

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Interesting Fact #2

if you want to enjoy holiday snacks and treats, there are plenty of ways to do so without compromising your health goals, whether through healthier ingredient swaps or nutritious alternatives. These ideas are perfect whether you're a busy parent looking for healthy snacks to have on hand for your family throughout the holidays or if you're hosting a party. Plus, they can be easily adapted to suit different diets, including plant-based and gluten-free.

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Interesting Fact #3

No-calorie, natural sweeteners like stevia bring rich flavor to baked goods without the extra calories or blood sugar spikes, says Mitri. Use stevia cup-for-cup like sugar, keeping the texture and taste similar. If you prefer real sugar, remember that many recipes call for more than you need, notes Mitri. For example, she uses half the sugar in a banana bread recipe without affecting its texture or flavor.

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Photo of the day - Holiday Healthy Snacks
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Video of the day - 10 HEALTHY CHRISTMAS SNACKS for kids | Toddler Christmas Snacks | Healthy Snacks The Carnahan Fam

Quote of the day

“My favorite random email I got was from some guy who wrote: "Mr. Max, with the hope of a six year old on the night before Christmas asking about Santa, I ask the same question: Do you really exist?” ― Tucker Max

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Article of the day - Healthy Holiday Snacking

If you don’t want to ruin your appetite for that fabulous holiday meal, try starting with this Healthy Holiday Snacking platter! If you’re a snacker like me, you’re probably nibbling on pickles, veggie trays, dips, whatever else is sitting out before the big holiday meal.

Try creating a beautiful spread that requires little prep, and no cooking. This version is simply fresh veggies, hummus, nuts, mini mozzarella balls, pickles and some crackers. I LOVE a good meat and cheese tray, but it’s addicting and then I’m full 15 minutes later, and I need ALL the room for all the sides!

If you love making platters like this, check out this book That Cheese Plate will Change Your Life. It’s a whole book with different platter arrangements for any occasion. Makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves to host, or just loves a pretty snack!

This version really could not be easier because it’s just slicing and arranging. You could even do your chopping ahead of time, and keep the prepped veggies stored in the fridge until you are ready to create. Happy Healthy Holiday Snacking!

Show me your charcuterie creations by tagging me on Instagram!

Looking for other holiday snacks? Check these out!

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Healthy Holiday Snacking

 Course Appetizer, Snack

 Prep Time 15 minutes

 Total Time 15 minutes

 Servings 6

 Author Laura Doerr

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower florets
  • Cucumber slices
  • Bell Pepper slices
  • Carrots
  • Celery sticks
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • Baby pickles
  • Mini mozzarella balls
  • Mixed nuts
  • Dried fruit
  • Hummus
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Using 3 small bowls, place hummus in one, baby pickles in another, and the mini mozzarella balls in the third. Space them out on your serving platter.

  2. Arrange the sliced cucumbers in a snake-like pattern around the board. Place the rest of the veggies and tomatoes in groups around the board. Try to keep similar colors apart from each other. Fill in spaces with mixed nuts, dried fruits, and crackers. Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary, thyme, or basil. Enjoy!

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Question of the day - What is a simple swap you will make this holiday season to eat a little healthier?

Diet & Nutrition

What is a simple swap you will make this holiday season to eat a little healthier?

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