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Simple Christmas Entertaining for a Healthy Holiday

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Most of us tend to overindulge during the holidays, and then we feel guilty later. So what's the solution? Try healthier food. You can boost the nutrition in your holiday dinners and cut back on the fat and calories with these light dishes.


Try these low-carb menus for your diet-conscious guests.


Drinks and appetizers are the places where people indulge the most. These recipes are lighter, but still just as delicious, so they don't have to watch their portions.


If you're bringing food to a party, you'll want to check out these tips to transport foods safely. The change in temperature from oven to outside could be disastrous.


You've tried your best, but you just couldn't say no to that second piece of chocolate cake, or the extra serving of Christmas ham. Here's some help recuperating.


Continued on page 4:  Holiday Survival Guide

 

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Share something sweet with folks on your "nice" list, and include the carb counts, too. These yummy Christmas cookies and creative holiday goodies fit great into a diabetic diet. Plus, they come with instructions for pretty packaging you can make. We've even included free holiday gift tags!

You don't have to pass up your favorite holiday foods! We've slimmed down everything from mashed potatoes and gravy to turkey and green bean casserole. Our festive, diabetes-friendly holiday recipes prove that classic entrees and side dishes don't have to be loaded with fat, calories, and carbs to be enjoyable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

For a delicious Christmas dinner, rely on fresh, seasonal, locally grown ingredients. Here, Michel Nischan, a James Beard award-winning chef and Connecticut restaurateur, shares his favorite recipes. Try them all -- or incorporate a few into your traditional holiday meal.

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