For those on a calorie budget, the holiday season can seem like a dietary minefield. Cookie platters, office parties, holiday buffets – how to survive without going up a size?
Trade fattening, empty-calorie treats for “holiday superfoods” – traditional seasonal offerings that are low in calories and packed with nutrients. Most holiday superfoods are also high in fiber to fill you up, making it easier to resist temptation.
* Sweet potatoes: This holiday superfood has a beta-carotene content that is off-the-charts – providing 377 percent of your daily vitamin A needs per 103-calorie serving. In addition to promoting eye health, some research shows beta-carotene may help prevent cancer both by neutralizing free radicals and by promoting communication between cells.
* Brussels sprouts: A top source of glucosinolates, “indirect” antioxidants activate the body’s own natural detoxification systems. Brussels sprouts also contain other phytonutrients, like indole-3-carbinol, which helps protect against breast cancer. Containing just 36 calories, one serving of four brussels sprouts provides 100 percent of your daily...
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