How Good Eating Around the Holidays Can Help in Your Weight Loss Journey

The holidays are occasions for friends and family to gather, celebrate, and eat together. No one wants to be left out of the feast, so this month we are focusing on what to cook and eat together. The following recipe links allow you to create a four-course or a one-pot holiday dinner that is beautiful, delicious and lower in calories. We hope that these recipes will help you plan ahead for healthy holiday celebrations.

ENTREES

Turkey Breast: 321 calories for ¼ lbs. serving
https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/roasted-turkey-breast/
Slow-Cooker Pork: 168 calories for ¼ lbs.
https://www.self.com/recipe/meal-prep-slow-cooker-pork

SIDES

Roasted Broccoli: 54 calories for 1 cup
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/248758/roasted-broccoli-with-lemon/
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 75 calories for ½ head
https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/oven-roasted-broccoli/
String Beans: 99 calories for ¼ lbs.
https://www.skinnytaste.com/string-beans-with-garlic-and-oil/
Garlic Roasted Potatoes: 110 calories for ¾ cup
https://www.slenderkitchen.com/recipe/simple-garlic-roasted-potatoes
Cheesy Potato Skins: 150 calories for 1 serving
https://www.verywellfit.com/low-calorie-potato-skins-recipes-3495432

ALTERNATIVE ONE-POT MEAL

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast: 206 calories (2.5 oz. cooked meat with 2/3 cup broth and veggies)
https://www.hungry-girl.com/recipe-makeovers/slow-cooker-pot-roast

DESSERT

Fruity Desserts: 100 calories per serving
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/21417/low-calorie/desserts/100-calorie/fruit/