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Hosting a party?   Here is one of my favorite appetizers that is both healthy and tasty, not to mention extremely simply to make: Fresh figs (or rehydrated dried figs- easy to do by soaking in water) Raw, organic pecans Organic (nitrate/nirate-free) prosciutto* (if you are vegetarian or don't eat pork- skip this part!) Remove […]

Skip the candy canes, Chistmas Colored m&m's and gingerbread houses; make new traditions for your kids with non-food related holiday treats & activities. Promote the spirit of giving (by asking the children to select a few of their not-so-often used toys to donate to those less fortunate.) Concoct crafts that the kids can make, like […]

Here is a great alternative for one of the season's favorite sweets- apple pie! Skip the floury dough and go right to the good stuff- the apples!  Peel and core golden delicious apples (figure half per person).  Place in a glass baking dish with an inch of water. Sprinkle with raisins (or use dried, unsweetened […]

Start a group fitness regime at the office, BEFORE the New Year!   (What is so special about January 1st?)   Start by recruiting one person from work to go on a walk with you at lunch, or go to the gym, or drop in on a yoga class en route home from work.  See […]

Paleo Egg Nog? Yes! Here's an idea, again for the OCCASIONAL splurge:  substitute unsweetened almond milk for acidic dairy milk, or legume derived soy milk, and try a bit of honey for sweetness, in lieu of white table sugar. (As mentioned in The Paleo Diet, paleolithic man likely did come across the occasional bees nest […]

Don't wait until New Year's Day to start an exercise regime.  DO IT NOW!  Starting off (or ending, depending on your schedule!) with a good workout will not only boost your spirits even more during this festive time of year, it will also feed your motivation to make better food choices than you might if […]

Get creative with your recipes.    Add pomegranate seeds to top off your sauteed kale in lieu of shaved parmesan.   Serve baked spaghetti squash with sauteed onion, celery and sage in order to achieve the seasonal tastes you'd get in stuffing without getting, well, stuffed!  Make sure to keep up, as always, with serving […]

Try a new twist on seasonal tastes… while I'm all for the occasional splurge, for all those other times when you're trying to choose healthier options, try your own take on a festive fave. Instead of high-sugar canned cranberry sauce, make your own and use a hint of grated orange peel and some toasted, slivered […]

Today's Healthy Holiday Eating Tip… This one's NOT just for the holidays- set up a reward system to encourage yourself to keep up the good work! Make it a daily or weekly reward, and NOT a food reward. Treat yourself to a spa manicure, that DVD you've been wanting, or a stunning dress for the […]

Elect Yourself Healthy-Office Snack Employee Having a constant supply of fresh fruit on your desk will not only make it easier for you to avoid who-knows-what else as a food choice for snacking at the office, it will also be quite welcomed by co-workers who are similarly trying to avoid holiday weight gain. Alternate with […]