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Joy Bauer MS, RD, CDN
JoyBauer
TODAY nutritionist and diet editor
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Sure, the holidays are a time to celebrate with food. But you don't want to get stuck working off those extra pounds once the tinsel's been swept under the rug! Nutritionist Joy Bauer has already done the calorie counting for you: All you have to do is stick to the menu. Here is her plan (recipes included!) for a holiday meal that adds up to less than 1,000 calories.
Appetizers: 195 calories
5 oz glass of wine (120 calories)
Crudités (25 calories)
Low-fat ranch dressing, 4 tablespoons (50 calories)
Entrée: 595 calories
5 oz extra-lean roast ham (300 calories)
½ cup mashed potatoes (150 calories)
Gingered carrots (77 calories, see recipe)
Lemony brussels sprouts (68 calories, see recipe)
Dessert: 200 calories
½ cup low-fat chocolate mousse w/fresh fruit (150 calories, see recipe)
Small sugar cookie (50 calories)
Cup of herbal tea (0 calories)
TOTAL: 990 calories!
Joy Bauer is the author of “Food Cures.” For more information on healthy eating, check out Joy’s Web site at www.joybauernutrition.com