Top 10 Healthy Holiday Superfoods

23 Nov 2009

Fitness Magazine shows ud how to have a happy, healthy holiday season with 10 surprisingly healthy traditional holiday foods.

1- Turkey
Turkey is a great source of protein as long as you serve it properly- avoid gravy and frying.

2-Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are among the healthiest vegetables around — so long as they don’t get doused with butter, marshmallows, or some other high-calorie holiday sabotage.

3-Cranberries
Cranberries are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and their fiber content helps to lower “bad” cholesterol levels. Reap the benefits and not the pounds by avoiding the sugar that most recipes call for.

4- Pomegranates
You can indulge in the pomegranate’s benefits by simply buying a bottle of its juice to add to your favorite recipe, or sprinkling the pretty seeds over a salad.

5- Stuffing
Stuffing can actually be a healthy choice if made with a few minor adjustments. Pack it with nuts, dried fruits, carrots, and celery, and you’ll benefit from fiber and a range of vitamins, and use low-sodium chicken broth instead of butter.

6- Pumpkin
This veggie is packed with heart-healthy fiber and vitamin A.

7- Pecans
Instead of plunging into a heap of high-fat pie, try sprinkling this star nut over salads, add it to your stuffing, or snack on a few as a precursor to the meal.

8- Collard Greens
By preparing these leafy greens in a steamer, you’ll leave out the unnecessary calories and gain a ton of vitamins and antioxidants.

9- Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Mixing these spices into fruit or vegetable sides can help you lower your cholesterol and maintain insulin levels in the blood.

10- Red Wine
All wine is naturally heart-healthy, but red wines will provide the most antioxidant bang for your calorie buck.

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