More than Decadent Desserts – How to Enjoy the Season … Health-Fully!

Here are a few tips to help you have an even better, happier and healthier Christmas season:

• Eat at home (even a snack) before parties to avoid too much “nibbling”
• Make well-balanced choices during the season with lots of fresh veggies and fruit at home
• Have breakfast – skipping it slows your metabolism and makes you more hungry later
• Drink lots of water and teas (black, green, oolong, herbal) – helps keep you filled up
• Keep portion sizes reasonable – get all the enjoyment with a smaller scoop
• Choose unsweetened beverages – avoid extra, empty calories by adding your favorite natural sweetener
• Simplify meals by choosing “whole-foods” – save time and get more nutrition -
  • Bake sweet potatoes or winter squash and top with apples, cinnamon, walnuts, raisins, agave vs. sugary casseroles
  • Steam or prep fresh veggies (green beans, salads, broccoli, etc) topping with flavorful oils, nuts, spices & herbs vs. creamy casseroles
  • Choose spices and sea salt instead of traditional table salt
  • Use low sodium broths for gravies
  • Makes dressing from a variety of grains instead of stuffing
  • Enjoy fresh cranberry sauce instead of the sugary, canned varieties
• Select veggie sides instead of primarily starchy dishes (and typically refined and heavily processed breads & starches
• Limit number of desserts available at your celebrations and request healthy dessert options:  fresh fruit, naturally sweetened goodies or even try some new recipes
• Choose from Innocent Indulgence’s variety of good-for-you decadent desserts.  They save you time and give you all the yummy taste-bud pleasure!  Perfect for all ages … even as gifts!
• Pick new traditions that keep you active: take a walk, play outdoor games, go sledding
• Search healthier recipes online – try something new!
• Give – the real meaning of the season is the greatest gift of Love that was given to us! Celebrate by giving to others…whether it’s your friends and family or those who are in need of a touch of Love.
• Take just a few minutes to slow down and reflect on the wonder of the Greatest Gift of Love ever given. What an amazing Gift, and all so that we can personally know and enjoy Power and Might, the Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

Wishing you the most blessed and joyous Christmas season!