How to Have a Healthier Christmas

Published: Fri, 12/22/17

Did you know that one Christmas meal can pack in nearly 3,000 calories? This is not even adding in the additional foods consumed that day! That is a massive amount of calories and it has a lot to do with the sugar, beverages, and sauces you commonly find at the holiday dinner table. A great way to make sure you don’t go anywhere near reaching 3,000 calories in one meal is to be mindful of what you are eating.

For this week’s challenge, I challenge you to make at least 2 of the following food swaps this week:

Use pure maple syrup in baking instead of cane sugar
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea instead of that holiday cocktail
Try making a healthy holiday cookie using pitted Medjool dates instead of sugar
Use almond flour in place of wheat flour in your holiday baking

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Swap Out Sugar with Natural Options

There are so many sugary treats during the holiday season. Instead of baking with cane sugar, try using pure maple syrup or raw honey for a healthier option.

Enjoy One Thing You Love

The holidays are a time to spend with friends and family and to enjoy homemade meals together. Instead of feeling like you have to deprive yourself of all the rich and sugary foods, choose one thing you love and enjoy it. If you allow yourself to enjoy that favorite holiday treat you will be less likely to binge and feel deprived.

Drink Lots of Water

Thirst is often confused with hunger, and this can make things extra challenging when there are sweet treats everywhere you turn. Be sure to stay hydrated to help keep those sugar cravings at bay. Stick to water, but you can also enjoy herbal tea.