Substitutions
Substitute Steveia or Swerve, almond milk and/or coconut milk for a healthier (low Carb) version of this favorite holiday beverage.
What is egg nog?
Special holiday events can disrupt this routine.
What is planned exercise?
Start the day off with this to help curb mid-day food cravings.
What is protein?
This young boy is Bob Crachett's son in A Christmas Carol.
Who is Tiny Tim?
"Oh, nonsense! Calories don't count around the holidays."
What is an excuse?
Substitute brown swerve sweetener, canned coconut milk, almond and/or coconut flour for a bariatric-friendly version of this popular dessert.
What is pumpkin pie?
This helps us feel rested instead of sugar and stimulants.
What is adequate sleep?
This beverage contributes to empty calories and increases appetite with no real nutritional value.
What is alcohol?
This fictional town is home to George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
What is Bedford Falls?
I'm so full…."It looks delicious. I would love the recipe."
What might you say when you are concerned about hurt feelings?
Substitute fresh mushrooms and onions, unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, and sliced almonds for this long-standing holiday casserole.
What is Green Bean Casserole?
Which of these goals is more realistic during the holidays: Weight Maintenance or Weight loss?
What is a weight maintenance?
These bariatric-friendly appetizers (meat/cheese roll-ups, deviled eggs, turkey meatballs, veggie platter) are always a welcome addition at this gathering.
What is a holiday potluck?
Kris Kringle works at this department store in Miracle on 34th Street.
What is Macy's?
Although tempting, this is why you should never try a new food or beverage at a holiday party.
What is getting sick?
To make this healthier, use a fat skimmer cup to remove unnecessary fat and use xanthan gum or pureed veggies instead of flour.
What is gravy?
This activity releases endorphins which help to reduce cravings.
What is exercise?
Soda, seltzer water, and beer contain this that may cause pain when consumed after surgery.
What is carbonation?
There were never such devoted sisters in this holiday classic.
What is White Christmas?
Practice moderation - not deprivation.
What do you do when choosing foods at a buffet table?
This new trend can use leftovers for Thanksgiving version of chicken and waffles.
What is turkey and chaffles?
This type of eating caused by distractions often leads to overeating, poor judgment in food choices, and subsequent weight gain.
What is mindless eating?
Cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt mixed with herbs or a packet of Ranch Dressing is great for dipping these items
What are veggies?
This animated program is famous for its tiny Christmas tree.
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
When you are at a party and need to get away for a few minutes, consider doing this.
What is going for a walk?