The holidays are such a great time of the year to enjoy time with your family and eat scrumptious foods. Because we're in the moment, we may not realize that some of these snacks and appetizers may not be the healthiest thing to indulge in. Check out some of the foods that can have a big impact on your diet.
1) Nuts are definitely good for you, but can be packed with calories and salt. They're a good choice of a snack to keep you full but you have to make sure you eat them in proportion.
2) Soups that are cream based aren't the best way to go. They are filled with an unbelievabe amount of sodium and average about 160 calories per serving. Choose the clear soups like vegetable and broth.
3) Pigs in a blanket, an extremely popular appetizer, are easy and quick to make. The sad news is that just one gets you 200 calories! Try your best to limit how many you eat.
4) Vegetable egg rolls seem like a good choice but they aren't all that healthy. They are soaked in oil, sauce, and then deep fried. Avoid those if you can.
5) Spinach dip with chips is another popular dish. However, when you add in the cream cheese and sour cream AND the fried tortilla chips, you're already loaded with calories.
Some of these appetizers and snacks seem so innocent, but after all the extra stuff is put in, here come loads of calories, fat, and sodium. Make sure to enjoy the holidays with glee, but watch your food proportion and avoid seconds and thirds if you can.
-Stay Healthy, Stay Happy
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