Healthy Holidays

The holidays can be a magical time of year, but with all the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be easy to neglect your physical and mental health. Here are some resources to help you deal with stress, nutrition and overall care:
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Healthy Recipes

Pumpkin Custard Pies

This dessert balances protein and fiber with minimal sugar per serving (compared to other desserts). Omitting the crust in this traditional dessert reduces the amount of carbohydrates you consume and will allow you to enjoy the holidays without the added pounds!

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • whipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional

Directions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into four greased 10-oz. custard cups. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; pour hot water around cups to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

This rich and creamy dish tastes just like the comfort food you’re expecting but with very few carbs because of the non-starchy vegetable substituting the macaroni.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cauliflower florets, steamed or boiled to tender
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 bunches green onions, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz of the shredded cheddar, 6 oz of the Monterey Jack, and softened cream cheese.
  3. Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic.
    Set aside.
  4. Drain steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture. Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together. Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary.
  5. Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.

GOAT CHEESE & WALNUT STUFFED DATES

This appetizer is a great replacement for traditional fried foods; because it’s unusual it will likely be a hit while being healthy!

Ingredients

  • 1 pitted date (or you can pit the date yourself by cutting the date down the middle)
  • ½ tsp goat cheese
  • 1 shelled walnut
  • sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions

  1. Slice the date partially down the middle
  2. Fill date with goat cheese and walnut
  3. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top
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