Sampling from every platter that’s passed will leave ya
feelin’ more stuffed than Tom the Turkey. Here’s our guide to better-for-you
party picks.
Good things in small packages
Pigs in a blanket, mini eggrolls, Swedish meatballs—that’s a
lot of fat and calories in one little bite. Our smarter starter? Shrimp
cocktail—it’s got lotsa protein (more than half your daily requirement per
serving).
Soup-er yummy
When cruising the buffet table, seek out some satisfying
soup. High-liquid eats will keep you from scarfing down thirds later. Plus,
most soups have less than 250 calories a serving and have good-for-you veggies
in there, too.
Pass the potatoes
Spuds are packed with nutrients. Skin ‘em, smash ‘em and
douse them in cream? Not as great. Sneak in a baked sweet potato instead. It
has only 100 calories and comes loaded with vitamins and fiber. A sprinkling of
brown sugar and cinnamon spice things up for girls who aren’t totally into eating
vegetables.
How sweet
At the holidays, it seems like there’s a dessert at every
meal. Pick an individual-size chocolate pudding pie (made with skim milk). Just
210 calories, and you get the satisfaction of finishing the whole dish. Or help
yourself to the cookie plate—four small gingersnaps are just 125 calories, have
tons of crunch and taste like Christmas.
Drink it up
If you’re craving a sweet sip, opt for hot cocoa, which has
140 calories when made with skim milk. Plus, research shows that it is stacked
with antioxidants. We love when chocolate is good for you!
BY KATIE ABBONDANZA ON 12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN health, nutrition, happy holidays, holiday parties, christmas parties