7 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season (Plus Recipes!)

Cookies! Candy! Carbs! The holidays are a difficult time to keep your healthy eating in check, especially when everything is covered in butter or frosting. But there are some simple tips to help you make it through the holiday season without worrying about the scale.

Check out the tips and recipes, and let us know if you have any to add!

Tips

• Don’t deprive yourself. If you’re watching calories, prioritize the food you’re going to indulge in, and enjoy it.
• Drink plenty of water or look for hydrating foods.
• Go for a walk after a big meal instead of taking a nap.
• Help with cooking or cleaning to burn extra calories. Or switch things up with one of these fun ways to stay active.
• Don’t skip breakfast. Skipping meals often leads to overeating later in the day.
• Make healthy substitutions in recipes. Try these healthy food replacement hacks or check out how to replace sugar with healthier alternatives.
• Use a smaller plate and take smaller portions.

Our Favorite Holiday Appetizer & Main Dish Recipes

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

 

Balsamic Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate

Mediterranean Pinwheels

Paleo Green Bean Casserole

Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbread

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping

Italian Herb Mashed Cauliflower

 

Our Favorite Holiday Dessert Recipes

Skinny Pumpkin and Cream Bread

Vegan Sugar Cookies

 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Avocado Chocolate Truffles

 Paleo Sweet Potato Pie

No Bake Pumpkin Bites

Skinny Holiday Fruit Crisp

 

Our Favorite Holiday Drink Recipes

Skinny Eggnog

Gingerbread Latte

Cranberry Rosemary Refresher

 I Can’t Believe It’s Healthy Hot Chocolate

Sparkling Cranberry Lime Mocktail

Crock Pot Apple Cider