According to the book series, “Eat This, Not That!” there are large differences in nutritional values between the foods we eat at holiday parties.
Worst Classic Holiday Drink
Egg Nog. 350 calories, 19 g fat, 22 g sugars
Better is hot chocolate. 120 cal, 4 g fat, 15 g sugars
Worst Appetizer
Crab Cakes. 400 cal, 19 g fat
Better is shrimp cocktail. 165 cal, 1 g fat
Worst Party Cocktail
Gin and Tonic. 210 cal, 22 g sugars
Better is champagne. 100 cal, 5 g sugars
(Did You Know? Try using your LEFT HAND or non-dominant hand to decrease the amount you eat.)
Worst Entrée
Prime Rib. 750 cal, 45 g fat
Better is beef tenderloin. 165 cal, 7 g fat
Worst Dessert
Pecan Pie a la mode. 810 cal, 65 g fat, 55 g sugars
Better is chocolate fondue. 340 cal, 10 g fat, 28 g sugars
Worst Beer
Sam Adams Holiday Porter. 211 cal, 13 g carbs, 6% alcohol
Better is Sam Adams Light. 124 cal, 9 g carbs, 4.2% alcohol
Happy and Blessed Holidays to you and your families.