Holiday Eating Tips

Hi Everyone, 
One of my friends sent this to me last night and I wanted to share with Michael and I thought it was very funny and very true for this time of year. Except for #6, of course. 
Enjoy!
1.  Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday Buffet
table knows nothing of the Holiday  spirit. In fact, if you see carrots,
leave immediately.  Go next door, where they're serving Rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You
cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares
that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going
to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat.. Enjoy  it.
Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's  Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of
gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out Of
your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim Milk or
whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports
car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control
your eating. The whole point of going to a  Holiday  party is to eat
other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New
Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do.
This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the
buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat Of
eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like
frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position
yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before
becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of
shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each.
Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin.
Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert?
Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the
mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have
some standards.

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party
or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention.
Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by:

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but Rather to
skid in sideways, chocolate and wine in one hand, body Thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a great Christmas season!!

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"Healthified" Stuffing - Special Occasions - Eat Better America

"Healthified" Stuffing - Special Occasions - Eat Better America

15	slices white whole grain bread
2	tablespoons olive oil
1/2	cup chopped celery
1/2	cup chopped onion
1/2	cup chopped carrot
2	cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1	teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed, or 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon dried or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4	teaspoon pepper

1.	Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
2.	On large cookie sheet, place bread slices. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning each slice once, until firm and very light golden brown. Remove bread slices from cookie sheet; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
3.	In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and carrot; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in broth, sage, salt, thyme and pepper; heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in bread cubes until well mixed. Spoon mixture into casserole.
4.	Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until hot and top is light golden brown.

Pumpkin Pie Mousse

Pumpkin Pie Mousse

Ingredients:


    •    1 scoop Prograde Vanilla Protein Powder
    •    1 6-oz. Plain or Vanilla Greek yogurt
    •    1 tsp Cinnamon
    •    1 tablespoon 100% Pumpkin (not pie filling)


Blend in food processor, put in a fancy dessert cup, and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

Calories:  225
Protein:  42 grams
Carbs:  10 grams
Fat:  1 gram