Rachel Nussbaum: 7 Healthy Holiday Appetizer Ideas

Elevate Christian Network :: Health and Wellness

7 Holiday appetizer ideas that are healthy and tasty: They are a tricky business. You want them to be delicious enough to keep hopes high, easy enough to prepare en masse, and healthy enough that you don’t feel bad eating a ton of them. But where there are needs, the Internet has solutions: so here, seven truly fantastic apps that check off all of the above.

1. Ranch Cauliflower Bites.  These cauliflower bites are so delicious you’ll forget they’re also super-virtuous—giving you a dose of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
2. Stuffed Goat Cheese and Pistachio Figs.  Balancing savory and sweet, this easy fig recipe will prime the palate for literally anything that follows (e.g. all of the mashed potatoes).
3. Apple, Brie, and Honey Bruschetta.  No matter how many of these bruschetta you make, it won’t be enough. We’re sorry, that’s just the way it is. They’re that good.Read full article… greatist.com

 

Recipes for Healthy Holiday Appetizers and Desserts – Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), an avid food and recipe writer, a TV nutrition expert and spokesperson, a YouTube host and the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen Inc.  Visit her online at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com

 

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Easy Recipes and Tips for Hosting a Healthy Holiday Party

Start with what’s in season. Grapes, pears and apples are all in season during the holidays. Use the natural sweetness of these fruits to add flavor and reduce added sugars in your favorite dishes. Use them to create creative appetizers, salads and soups.

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Fruits as well as raw, unsalted nuts and seeds are healthy options and they will keep you full. Make sure to fuel up on these before heading out to any of your events (you’ll be less inclined to lose control and inhale unhealthy appetizers once you get …

 

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