Which Holiday Foods , Are Healthier To Eat?.
Our favorite holiday foods are loaded with calories and sugar, but some choices may be less harmful for your health than others.
Pumpkin Pie, or, Apple Pie?.
Pumpkin pie will have roughly
100 fewer calories per slice than apple pie.
Cheese and Crackers, or, Chips and Dip?.
Cheese and crackers contain
a decent amount of calcium and protein.
Mashed Potatoes, or , Sweet Potato Casserole?.
Sweet potatoes have a wider range of nutrients, including the antioxidant beta carotene.
House Rolls , or , Cornbread?.
Cornmeal contains vision-protecting
lutein and zeaxanthin.
Sugar Cookies, or , Snickerdoodles?.
A hard sugar cookie typically contains
more sugars than snickerdoodles.
Champagne, or, Cocktails?.
Cocktails may contain mixers
that add extra sugar and calories