Just because it's the holidays, doesn't mean we should throw out everything we know about health and nutrition. By substituting a few common ingredients used in our favorite recipes, we can greatly improve the nutrient content of our meal and lessen the impact on our body and our waistline. Many of the traditional ingredients used to make holiday meals are laden with trans-fatty acids, high-fructose corn syrup, toxic preservatives and sugar. These ingredients are known to lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperactivity disorder, and, of course, weight gain, making it imperative to eliminate them. Therefore, no matter what the time of year it is, we should always strive to make better choices. Lucky for us, we have come up with alternatives that taste just as decadent as their toxic counterparts. And do you know what that means? A shorter New Year's resolution list and more reasons to be thankful this holiday season. Editor's Note: The cookies pictured are made from a gluten-free mix by Betty Crocker--the times they are a'changing.
from The Chalkboard http://thechalkboardmag.com/10-must-haves-for-healthy-holiday-cooking
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