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

Cookies! Candy! Carbs! The holidays are a challenging time to maintain your healthy eating habits, especially when everything is smothered in butter or frosting. However, there are some straightforward tips that can help you navigate the holiday season without fretting over your weight.

Explore our tips and recipes, and feel free to share any of your own!

Tips

• Don’t deprive yourself. If you're monitoring your calorie intake, select the treats you want to enjoy most and savor them.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or choosing hydrating foods.
• Opt for a walk after a large meal instead of taking a nap.
• Get involved in cooking or cleaning to burn extra calories, or try one of these fun ways to stay active.
• Don’t skip breakfast. Skipping meals can often lead to overeating later.
• Make healthy substitutions in your recipes. Explore these healthy food replacement hacks or discover 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