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Recipes
Eating right during the holidays can be extremely difficult. Almost every dish feels sinful even to look at and yet you can’t help but to grab another piece of that delicious pie. Below are a few recipes that you do not have to feel guilty about eating and you can be sure to impress everyone at the next holiday party with your creation.
Tangy Tomato Dip
Yield: 6 servings
Carb Grams per Serving: 23
Recipe: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/tangy-tomato-dip/
Perks: This mouthwatering dip will be a hit at holiday gatherings, it’s easy to make, AND it’s low carb while still getting the deliciousness of cream cheese!
Lemon- Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Yield: 6 servings
Carb Grams per Serving: 6
Recipe: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/vegetables/lemon-roasted-asparagus-with-parmesan/
Perks: Asparagus is detoxifying, packed with antioxidants, and can be beneficial to those who have high blood pressure and other heart-related diseases.
Spiral Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cider Gravy
Yield: 8 servings
Calories per serving: 222
Recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spiral_stuffed_turkey_breast_with_cider_gravy.html
Perks: This dinner is sure to impress and can be a quicker and simpler alternative to cooking an entire turkey.
Cranberry-Honey Spice Pinwheel Cookies
Yield: 90 cookies
Calories per cookie: 54
Recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cranberry_honey_spice_pinwheel_cookies.html
Perks: These cookies are easy, homemade, eye-catching, and surprisingly healthy. Also, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and freeze it to eliminate stress once you are ready to bake them.