Healthy Holiday Swaps for Guilt-Free Snacking
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- 1. Healthy Holiday Swaps for Guilt-Free Snacking
- 2. Birmingham and Alabama Heat Up in November
the holiday season is upon us, which means parties, gatherings, and of course, an abundance of tasty food. While we all love indulging in festive treats, it’s nice to have some healthier options on hand for those who want to make smarter choices without sacrificing flavor.
I recently searched for some inspiration for healthier holiday party snacks and stumbled upon the website Chews Wisely Alabama. They have some fantastic ideas for swapping out classic dishes for lighter, more nutritious versions.
For more great ideas on how to make your holiday spread a little bit healthier, be sure to check out their website![[[[[[[[Here’s what I found].
Birmingham and Alabama Heat Up in November
November 2023 will be remembered as the hottest on record for both Birmingham and the state of Alabama. Official data from the National Whether Service confirms the record-breaking temperatures.While the ancient average for November highs in Birmingham is a crisp 64 degrees Fahrenheit, the city experienced an average of 69 degrees, surpassing the previous record.
## Healthy Holiday Snacking
**Q:** Hi **Susan**,thanks for chatting with us today about healthier holiday snacking.
**A:** You’re welcome! Happy to share some of my favorite tips.
**Q:** For those of us who love to indulge during the holidays, what are some simple swaps we can make to lighten up our favorite treats?
**A:** It’s all about finding healthier versions of classic ingredients, **John**. such as, instead of using full-fat sour cream in dips, try Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy but much lower in fat. You can also swap out chips for veggies like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
**Q:** Those are grate ideas! Any other tips for holiday party hosts who want to offer healthier options?
**A:** Absolutely! Consider offering fruit skewers instead of cookies, or try a lighter dessert like baked apples with cinnamon instead of a heavy pie.
**John**: These swaps sound delicious and so much healthier too! Thanks for the tips, **susan**, and Happy holidays!
**A:** You’re welcome! Happy Holidays to you too!
## Healthy Holiday Snacking
**Q:** Hi **Susan**,thanks for chatting with us today about healthier holiday snacking.
**A:** You’re welcome! happy to share some of my favorite tips.
**Q:** For those of us who love to indulge during the holidays,what are some simple swaps we can make to lighten up our favorite treats?
**A:** It’s all about finding healthier versions of classic ingredients,**John**. For example, instead of using full-fat sour cream in dips, try Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy but much lower in fat. You can also swap out chips for veggies like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
**Q:** Those are grate ideas! Any other tips for holiday party hosts who want to offer healthier options?
**A:** absolutely! Consider offering fruit skewers instead of cookies, or try a lighter dessert like baked apples with cinnamon instead of a heavy pie.
**John:** These swaps sound tasty and so much healthier too! Thanks for the tips, **Susan**, and Happy holidays!
**A:** You’re welcome! Happy holidays to you too!
