Navigate Holiday Parties Like A Pro...

There's a good chance you won't have enough splurge meals in your arsenal to cover all the holiday parties you attend. This is fine; it just means that you need to navigate them properly!  First, don't stand by the food and socialize; it encourages mindless snacking. Put some food on a plate and then mingle somewhere else.  Party food is traditionally a nutrition minefield but there are almost always a few healthy options in the mix. Fresh cut vegetables are standard party fare, as well as shrimp cocktail (a great source of lean protein). Opt for these vegetables and protein-based foods and steer clear of the piles of crackers, creamy dips in bread bowls, and bite-sized puff pastry hors d'oeuvres stuffed with cheese.

Until Monday - keep thinking veggies and protein!