Healthy Holiday Party Food

Happy Monday!

Have you started the holiday party circuit yet?  

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It is hard to resist all the temptingly delicious food spread in a seductive manner on a gorgeous buffet table laden with candles and flowers.  How can one eat healthy or at least with a moderate intake of calories and alcohol?

Here are a few tips for healthy holiday eating.

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This little pink crustacean is loaded with protein and about the healthiest food on the buffet table.  Go easy on the cocktail sauce which is loaded with sugar.  

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Salsa with tomatoes, peppers, lime = vitamins A, C and fiber.

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Heart healthy fat in guacaole.  Enjoy!  Go easy on the chips and dip with veggies.

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Everyone knows sushi is healthy!

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Omega-3's in salmon make this a fantastic choice.

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Mixed nuts that aren't coated in sugar are a healthy choice with protein, vitamins and fiber.  Just know when to stop.

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Drink red.  Rather than just sugar, red wine (as opposed to white) has properties that promote heart health.  Cut the calories and make it a spritzer.  

For other healthy selections, click here to view the whole article in Fitness Magazine. 

Enjoy your day.