December Issue 2023

HOLIDAY
HACKS
A D D I N G N U T R I T I O N A L
V A L U E T O H O L I D A Y
M E A L S W H I L E S T I L L
E N J O Y I N G A L L T H E
T R A D I T I O N S
B y S o p h i a H a r r i s
The holidays are the time of year when people gather
with family and friends to spend some quality time
together. While this time of year can be very exciting, it
can also be difficult for those who want to
simultaneously enjoy traditional holiday foods and
maintain a healthy lifestyle. With some tweaking, it is
possible to make beloved holiday recipes healthier so
that people don’t have to sacrifice their favorite holiday
treats that they look forward to.
One way to create a healthier holiday is to add foods
rich in vitamin D to your menu. During the cooler
months, it can be hard to get enough vitamin D, so
eating mushrooms, fortified milk, fortified milk
alternatives, and eggs can build up your levels of this
vital vitamin. 1 Incorporating more vegetables can give
your holiday menu a boost in nutrients as well. There
are already many classic recipes that include
vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, squash, and green
beans, that you can continue to serve at dinner parties.
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