When attending holidays and parties, it is okay to eat the foods being served that might not be typical of a healthy diet. However, you must control your portions. Have a game plan before you go in. Limit yourself. Try to bring healthy options so you can ensure that there will be good food there for you to eat as well.
Below are some healthy dessert options that you can make and bring to events. Also, there are articles that will give you more tips on how to stay strong at social gatherings. If you need extra support, turn on the holiday notifications in your settings. Enter in the time of your party, and the app will periodically send you reminders to keep you on track!
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Chickpea Blondies Your typical blondies but made with chickpeas. Made without sugar, its a great alternative to your favorite treat! |
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Sweet Potato Brownies These sweet potato brownies are rich, fudgy, and very chocolatey. From the sweet potato you get extra protein and vitamins, and it also adds flavor and moisture to the brownie itself. |
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes Containing 74% of your daily vitamin A, these cupcakes are a very healthy alternative to your traditional party cupcakes. They are also sugar-free, gluten-free, and high in fiber. |
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Creamy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding This recipe is both delicious and very easy to make. It also uses very healthy ingredients compared to traditional pudding. |
ARTICLE | WHAT IS IT ABOUT? |
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10 Strategies to Stay on Track During the Holidays |
Doctor Mark Hyman gives his top 10 tips on how to keep up with your healthy eating habits, specifically during the holiday season. |
5 Tips to Stay on Your Diet at a Social Event |
This article tells you how you can keep your diet on track with a busy social calendar. |
What to Do When You Cheat on Your Diet |
So if you do end up cheating on your diet during a party, event, or holiday, how do you get back on track? |
How to Say 'No' to Food Pushers |
If you are going to be in a social setting where people are going to be trying to get you to eat more and more food, this article will tell you how to decline it properly and effectively. |
Healthy Eating Tips: Party-Proof Your Diet |
Some extra tips on how to help your diet survive parties. |