If you make living a heart-healthy lifestyle a priority, listen up.
So before you hit up your next holiday party, take a good look at this list.
It’s good for your heart and overall health this time of year and beyond!
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Eggnog
Here’s a beverage that everyone loves to enjoy all season long.
Rolls/Bread
Let’s be honest: We all love a good dinner rollespecially when it’s smothered with butter.
Most of them will give you empty calories, sodium, and more.
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“Pre-dinner snacks tend to be calorie-dense and relatively nutrient-poor,” Dr. Klodas shares.
So pass on the festive baked brie, and stash your appetite for dinner!
Mixed Drinks
Don’t be disappointedyou knew this one was coming.
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Hold the gingerbread martinis and cranberry Aperol spritzes!
Holiday Cookies
You heard that rightget your hand out of the cookie jar.
Sweets in general are always wise to avoid or eat in moderation.
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One cookie is around 100 calories.
To burn that off, you have to walk a mile."
Here are some festive choices that allow you to get in the holly-jolly spirit while staying heart-healthy.
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There will be plenty of choices on the holiday dinner table that will work.
At our house, that includes roast beef, various vegetable sides, and an array of desserts.
But instead of having roast beef with vegetables, I have vegetables with roast beef.
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It’s all about having the right approach and portions.
Apple Cinnamon Bars
Other treats Dr. Klodas enjoys over the holidays include theApple Cinnamon Barsfrom Step One Foods.
She shares, “[These bars offer] a healthy alternative for a sweet treat.
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Step One Foods
