Serve Up a Healthier Holiday Feast! | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

Now that you have most (if not all) of your holiday shopping out of the way, it’s time to start focusing on the holiday menu. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to give you some tips on how to make this holiday meal one to remember—because it was both healthy and delicious!

Healthy Eating Through the Holiday Season

While presents might be the focus for the younger children in your family, food is definitely a close second when it comes to Christmas and holiday gatherings for many of us. But to make sure you’re still taking good care of your health while indulging, you’ll want to make better choices when it comes to the foods you eat, as well as serve.

Take Advantage of Yogurt

Chances are that when you’re preparing a big holiday meal, you are setting up an appetizer table for your guests to visit while the rest of the dinner cooks. Seize the opportunity to make those appetizers the healthiest start to your meal!

Most of the dips served with fruits and veggies are full of fat and calories. Instead of serving up high-calorie dips, make a dip that contains low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt or nonfat sour cream. If you go the Greek yogurt route, you’re even giving yourself added health benefits, since this food is a nutritional powerhouse.

Un-candy the Yams

Candied yams might be a tradition in your household, but does your family really love them? There are plenty of tasty and healthier options! Believe it or not, you can cook yams and sweet potatoes without loading them with sugar. Try out new recipes until you find the perfect one.

Skip the “Old School” Green Bean Casserole

Yes, we totally get it. Grandma’s green bean casserole is out of this world. But in many cases, it’s loaded with fat-laden cream-filled soups, which aren’t the best for your health. You could skip the green bean casserole altogether and serve up fresh green beans. But you can also just make up a healthier version of this holiday staple that’s lighter for your waistline and your heart!

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