Holiday Party Survival Tips for the Healthy Eater
“Well I was eating great lately, but tonight we have a party to go to so I guess I’ll just call today a bust and worry about it tomorrow” Who has not either heard that, or said something similar themselves? Eating healthy is a hard habit to get into but once you are there it's so important to keep your momentum! It can feel overwhelming to try and make great choices when it feels like you are swimming in a sea of temptation, but here are a few quick tips to staying on track:
Simple Marinara Sauce
I don’t know why, but I find that when I make something from scratch it always tastes better. I don’t always have time for this sauce but when I do, it’s most definitely worth it! If you make a double batch you can freeze half and enjoy the extra goodness of your hard work another night without the extra time! Canned sauces often have unnecessary sugar added and some homemade recipes include butter, this version is super easy to put together and replaces the butter with olive
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Meatballs are an easy dish that somehow always tastes like you slaved away for hours on them- this version adds an extra surprise burst of ooey gooey mozzarella in the middle. It really can’t be beat! These came to be as a way to use up some cute yummy little mozzarella balls I picked up as an appetizer for a dinner party last week that we forget to set out. I saw them in the fridge and was already thawing meat for dinner when it hit me… I mean really, who doesn’t love chees