What are some healthy alternatives for sweets during the holidays?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Offer your guests a variety of hot beverages such as hot herbal teas, flavored coffees, and lower-calorie condiments such as fat free half and half, fat free whipped cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and non-nutritive sweeteners. Serve a variety of fresh fruit such as grapes, oranges, apples and pears in a variety of colors. Drizzle with lemon juice so they don’t turn brown.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulOffer your guests a variety of hot beverages such as hot herbal teas, flavored coffees, and lower-calorie condiments such as fat free half and half, fat free whipped cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and non-nutritive sweeteners. Serve a... More -
Amaris Noguera answered:Often times you can find modified recipes for your favorite sweet treats around the holidays. Browsing your favorite recipe website or food & cooking magazine, or even conducting a simple search for "healthy holiday desserts" on your preferred online search engine will bring up several ideas!
Other healthier sweet treats you can try include:
- Dark chocolate-covered fresh fruit or fondue
- Cinnamon dusted or cocoa roasted nuts
- Baked apples stuffed with raisins, cinnamon, slivered almonds
- Baked Fruit cobblers or streusels made with a topping of old fashioned oats, minimal brown sugar, and a plant-sterol containing spread instead of butter or margarine
- Dark chocolate bark with dried fruit and nuts
- Hot chocolate made with skim milk
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulOften times you can find modified recipes for your favorite sweet treats around the holidays. Browsing your favorite recipe website or food & cooking magazine, or even conducting a simple search for "healthy holiday desserts" on your... More -
Lisa Lillien answered:Sweet treats are practically required during the holidays. In this video, "Hungry Girl" author Lisa Lillien reveals her best tricks and cheats that let her enjoy with guilt.
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Sweet treats are practically required during the holidays. In this video, "Hungry Girl" author Lisa Lillien reveals her best tricks and cheats that let her enjoy with guilt. More -
Diane Armstrong - NASM Elite Trainer answered:- Pistachios
- Mixed nuts in the shell
- Pickles and Olives
- Cheese and Crackers
- Pretzels
- Home made Chex Mix
- Tangerines
- Pears
- Apples
- Veggie tray
Some healthy alternatives to sweets during the holidays are: Pistachios Mixed nuts in the shell Pickles and Olives Cheese and Crackers Pretzels Home made Chex Mix Tangerines Pears Apples Veggie tray More -
Ruth Frechman of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Nothing says the holidays like a candy cane. A small candy cane is relatively low in calories compared to a chewy-gooey chocolate, which can be consumed in one bite. On the other hand, a candy cane will last a long time. The fresh peppermint flavor is a guilt-free way to enjoy sweets without adding weight.Nothing says the holidays like a candy cane. A small candy cane is relatively low in calories compared to a chewy-gooey chocolate, which can be consumed in one bite. On the other hand, a candy cane will last a long time. The fresh peppermint... More
