Eat, Drink, Be Merry – with Healthy Holiday Recipes

Eat, Drink, Be Merry – with Healthy Holiday Recipes
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Ann Louise Gittleman
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate with family and friends, but it often doesn’t feel that way when you’re trying to stick with your new healthy, slimming lifestyle. While everyone around you is indulging in what used to be your favorite treats and drinks, it can feel next to impossible to crush your cravings, stick to your new diet, and not feel left out. The good news is there are healthy holiday recipes to maintain your energy, your waistline, and your holiday cheer!

From cocktails to candies, here are my favorite healthy holiday recipes for guilt-free goodies to keep you on track with your health and weight loss goals while enjoying all the festivities.

Cranberry Vodka Spritzer

My personal chef Teresa is a whiz at creating healthy holiday recipe favorites. If you want to indulge in a little holiday libation without sabotaging your weight loss efforts, a good choice would be a small amount of gluten free vodka. If you are at a party you can easily order vodka with a twist of lime or a splash of cranberry juice, but if you are the party host, you can wow your guests with this delicious spritzer.
Ann Louise Gittleman
Ann Louise Gittleman
Ph.D.
Ann Louise Gittleman holds a master’s in nutrition education from Columbia University, and is certified as a nutrition specialist by the American College of Nutrition. She also has a doctorate in holistic nutrition and has served as the chief nutritionist of the Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former director of nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, Calif. This article was originally published on AnnLouise.com
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