Here are some tips on planning a healthy holiday meal

Posted November 23rd, 2009 by Elaine Hastings, RD - Nutrition Expert and filed in Meal Tips

Need some ideas to help you keep your waist trim and avoid the trimmings during your Thanksgiving or another upcoming holiday meal? Here are a few tips to help you with planning a healthy, delicious meal:

  • Buy and cook with lower-fat or fat-free ingredients
  • Avoid self-basting turkeys that contain added fat
  • Instead of stuffing, choose fruit, herbs or vegetables
  • Serve healthy alternatives for dessert, such as pies made with graham cracker crust or fruit
  • Buy plastic containers so you can send your guests home with leftovers