8 Holiday Health Offenders (And How to Defend Yourself)

Written By Mandy Seay For QuickEasyFit

Hot chocolate, your grandma's (in)famous sweet potato and marshmallow lasagna, and homemade treats all wreak havoc on your health. Check out these unruly holiday offenders, along with tips on how to best steer clear of them this year.

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Eggnog - What would the holidays be without this Christmas staple? A lot healthier, that's for sure. Get out your calorie counting calculators to find out the total damage all that sugar, cream, milk and whipped egg can cause. It adds up to a lot, even if you use "new" math. A better idea is to substitute the eggnog for some spiced apple cider. Sweet apples, nutmeg and cinnamon are a healthier way to feed your sugar ... more
Photo by: GenNealPhoto
Eggnog - What would the holidays be without this Christmas staple? A lot healthier, that's for sure. Get out your calorie counting calculators to find out the total damage all that sugar, cream, milk and whipped egg can cause. It adds up to a lot, even if you use "new" math. A better idea is to substitute the eggnog for some spiced apple cider. Sweet apples, nutmeg and cinnamon are a healthier way to feed your sugar addiction. less

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