Most people don’t associate the holidays with the word “healthy” or if they do, the next thought is not fun, but boring. This holiday season you can make the parties fun and healthy at the same time if you follow these simple tips:
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Remember the party is more about the event than the food. Try to have other activities planned so food is not the primary focus. Games, cards, or darts are fun party activities.
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Present a variety of foods -- this makes the healthy party more fun with a large assortment.
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Try something new. If you offer different foods people get very excited about trying something different.
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Make healthy snacks fun! Serve them in muffin liners, wrap in plastic wrap and tie with red and green ribbon.
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Offer a fruit buffet or make your own salad bar so guests get a chance to create their own healthy combination.
Rebecca
About rmohning
Rebecca Mohning M.S., R.D., L.D. is a registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer. She received her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics and her graduate degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Rebecca currently has her own private nutrition and fitness consulting business is the Washington DC area.