How to Have a Healthy Thanksgiving
Posted on November 21, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
We all know that moderation is key. If you constantly deny your cravings, chances are your good intentions will backfire. But there’s a big difference between a small treat every now and then and gorging on all of those holiday favorites just because it’s Turkey Day. Thanksgiving can be an easy excuse to break your diet in a big, bad way, and even if you’re trying for moderation, it can be hard to resist once you’re in the holiday spirit.
Holiday Entertaining Tips for Vegans, Meat Eaters, and Everyone in Between
Posted on November 20, 2012
By Chloe Coscarelli
Author of Chloe’s Quick-and-Easy Vegan Party Foods
In my new e-books, Chloe’s Quick-and-Easy Party Foods and Chloe’s Vegan Chocolate Classics, I share my go-to recipes for a mixed crowd. These recipes rely on everyday ingredients that can be found at any grocery store and are super-easy to prepare.
5 Fun, Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
Posted on December 20, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Bring on the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration include some beloved dishes served at large feasts with rich sides and decadent desserts. Keep your celebration simple with these lightened-up recipes and creative twists on some of the holiday’s favorite dishes, and you’ll feel celebratory long after the latkes.
Super Foods for Your Holiday Table
Posted on December 19, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
The holidays usually arrive with their fair share of diet-damaging traditions, especially when it comes to food. Rich, high-calorie feasts are almost everywhere you turn, and it can be hard to stick to your health and diet goals without feeling like you have to give up the merry customs you love. This year, you don’t have to.
The 17 Day Diet’s Tips for Surviving the Holidays
Posted on December 17, 2011
The holidays are a great time to spend time with loved ones and to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished during the year. But the weeks between now and New Year’s Day can also be a minefield if you’re on a diet. With these easy ideas from the 17 Day Diet Workbook by Dr. Mike Moreno, you’ll still have time to prepare yourself for the holidays and greet the New Year with optimism instead of regret.
New Atkins Recipe: Chili-Cheese Crisps
Posted on December 9, 2011
Surprise! There are very few carbs in these savory cracker substitutes. Try them at your next party—they’re great paired with Speedy Spinach Dip and hummus. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
New Atkins Recipe: Speedy Spinach Dip
Posted on December 9, 2011
This healthy, fast snack tastes fresh and pleases party guests—and it’s low in carbs, too. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
Learn Why Holiday Stress Can Make You Fat
Posted on December 2, 2011
Are you reaching for the eggnog already? Is muffin top making you miserable before you even get to the holiday party buffet? It could be time to de-stress, the best diet not on the market. Learn why stress makes you pack on the pounds, from YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.
How to Safely Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers, Plus 10 Great Recipes
Posted on November 22, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is a fridge stocked with mouth-watering leftovers. But how long can you safely graze on them? Find out below, then try these memorable 10 recipes that will transform those leftovers into delicious, inspired new meals.
Skinny Your Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Posted on November 22, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Are you looking for some holiday cheer, but worried that by January your belly will be shaking like a bowl full of jelly? Watching your weight doesn’t have to mean skipping seasonal celebrations. Swap your holiday cocktails for these healthier mixes—whether you need low-calorie, sugar-free, or even antioxidant-rich beverages, we’ve got you covered from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
Just Married and Cooking Holiday Recipe: Pomegranate Cocktail
Posted on November 17, 2011
Try this refreshing holiday beverage and get your antioxidants, too! From Just Married and Cooking: 200 Recipes for Living, Eating, and Entertaining Together by Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione.
Hi! I'm Kristy, the editor/blogger of TOHL. I work with Simon & Schuster's expert authors to share our best health and fitness tips. I'm a runner, SoulCycler and Pilates addict, love to find healthy recipes, and am always looking for new challenges. Feel free to contact me at kristy dot ojala at simonandschuster dot com.
