Do you, like most of us, use the holidays as an excuse to gorge on unhealthy foods?
Are you, like most of us, also making the resolution to get in better shape and see your sexy abs in the New Year?
I’m writing this especially for you!
Let me start by saying that I am a realist and agree that we shouldn’t give ourselves a hard time for splurging sometimes. The holidays are a time of overwhelming temptations. I get it! However, if your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and get in better shape, then over-doing it too much is really setting yourself up for failure. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but I am saying that, quite simply, the less weight you gain before January 1st, the less weight you have to lose.
Being moderate over the holidays is easy to say, more challenging to do. That’s why I wanted to come up with a list of healthy holiday recipes that will make everyone happy, especially yourself in the new year! Filling yourself up with yummy yet healthy dishes will make less room on your plate for those dishes that will contribute to packing on the pounds. So many traditional holiday dishes (vegetarian and some vegan ones included) are stuffed with bad fats/oils, highly processed grains, and refined sugars. The good news is they don’t have to be in order for dishes to be satisfying and delicious! Take a look at my list of top healthy holiday recipes to either follow or get ideas to create your own special recipe. Adding new traditions to the holiday table is a great thing, and you will convince your family and friends to agree when they give your dish a try!
- Crustless Mushroom and Chive Quiche from Kirsten Mitchell @veganfueledfitness
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli from Oh She Glows!
- Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf from Oh She Glows!
- Ridiculously Delish Roasted Brussels Sprouts (from my new book, The Six Weeks to Sexy Abs Meal Plan!)
- Vegan Cornbread from The Pretty Bee
- Vegan Green Bean Casserole from Oh She Glows!
- 1 Bowl Apple Gingerbread Cake from The Minimalist Baker
- Silk Chocolate Pie from Making Thyme for Health
Feel free to share your favorite vegan, healthy holiday recipes as well! Happy Holidays!!!
Ella Magers, MSW
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Thanks Ella! Apart from my quiche recipe I have also made the Smashed Potatoes, Lentil Loaf and Apple Gingerbread Cake and can vouch that they are all delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing Kirsten – that’s SO great to hear!!!