Want to enjoy the holidays, but you’re concerned that all the treats will blow your health out the window?
You really don’t have to be concerned with holiday eating, at least not for the holiday itself. Instead, be careful not to spread the daily holiday indulgences through the entire holiday season.
And I’m not just talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Down here in the Deep South, Mardi Gras is it’s own entire season, and is wrapped around Valentine’s Day and Easter. With these six months of holiday feasts and celebrations, it’s easy to see how our health can take a dip if we’re not mindful of our choices.
Here to help you out with your Mardi Gras festivities are 18 nutritious (and beautiful!) gold, purple, and green recipes made by the nutrition experts themselves – Registered Dietitians. You can bring these to your party or enjoy them as you celebrate at home, from near or afar.
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Appetizers:
Goat Cheese and Concord Grape Juice Crostini by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Golden Beet Hummus by Chef Catherine Brown
Entrees:
One Pot Chicken & Tumeric Rice by Edwina Clark, Innovation Dietitian + Wellness Expert
Curried Brown Butter Rice Bowls with Crispy Sprouts by Dishing Out Health
Sides & Salads:
Roasted Butternut Squash & Potato Medley by Foods with Judes
Broccoli & Purple Cabbage by Chef Catherine Brown
Purple Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette by Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Easy Zucchini & Basil Fritters by Edwina Clark, Innovation Dietitian + Wellness Expert
2-Bite Sweet Potato by BeeKay Nutrition
GF Spinach Quiche – Low FODMAP by BeeKay Nutrition
Black Rice & Purple Brussels Sprout Salad by Chef Catherine Brown
Breads & Desserts:
Wild Blueberry Lemon Nice Cream with Edible Flowers by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Matcha Green Tea Energy Muffins by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Fig & Oat Squares by BeeKay Nutrition
Snacks:
Purple Sweet Potato Power Bites by Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Avocado Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika by Amy Gorin Nutrition
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