Seven low-calorie substitutions for holiday indulgences
Clean up the classics
Roast beef (75g) vs Turkey breast (75g)
Have your cake—and eat it, too! You don't have to miss out on your favourite holiday indulgences. Follow our guide and discover the healthier (just as tasty!) substitutions for all of your feast-day faves.
rnrnRoast beef = 158 calories, 7g fat
rnrnTurkey breast = 119 calories, 2g fat
Instant gravy (100 mL) vs Tangy cranberry sauce (100 mL)
Instant gravy = 166 calories, 6g fat
rnrnTangy cranberry sauce = 122 calories, 0g fat
Salted mixed nuts (handful) vs Wasabi peas (handful)
Salted mixed nuts = 344 calories, 30g fat
rnrnWasabi peas = 80 calories, 3g fat
Red wine (5 oz) vs Red-wine spritzer (4 oz wine, 2 oz soda water)
Red wine = 127 calories, 0g fat
rnrnRed-wine spritzer = 106 calories, 0g fat
Cheese (2 oz) and crackers (5) vs Pita wedges (4) with hummus (1 oz)
Cheese and crackers = 290 calories, 22g fat
rnrnPita wedges and hummus = 140 calories, 1g fat
Shortbread (4 oz) vs Gingerbread (4 oz)
Shortbread = 560 calories, 35g fat
rnrnGingerbread = 308 calories, 10g fat
Chocolate kisses (1 oz) vs Candy cane (1)
Chocolate kisses = 200 calories, 12g fat
rnrnCandy cane = 45 calories, 0g fat
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