Party Time
Don’t turn up to a party HUNGRY! Big mistake. Practice healthy holiday eating, and make sure to eat something before you leave home. It’s the easiest way to reduce the risk of overeating at parties. Ideally, eat a high-protein meal with veggies.
Have a game-plan for the party.
Are you craving sweet or savory? Focus on one and skip the other, a tried and true answer among dietitian tips to cut calories. If you are going to hone-in on savory foods at the party, avoid greasy crackers, chips, and deep-fried foods. Enjoy fine cheeses with fresh fruit or Melba toast instead of buttery crackers or bread.
Bonus
Bring a dish you know you can eat. Bring your favorite vegetable dish to the party. By loading up on this dish first, you’ll be assured to eat something that fits into your eating plan. Plus, most people at the party are probably avoiding overindulgence as well. So they’ll be relieved when they see your healthy veggie dish on the table.