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Ensure the holidays are stress free this year by reviewing these healthy holiday resources. Read how to stay on track with health goals, plan budget-friendly meals, accommodate guest’s dietary restrictions and maintain safe food handling.
Healthy Holiday Diet
For many people holidays and large gatherings can cause a sense of anxiety around eating. Learn how to navigate a holiday meal while feeling confident with this article on ‘How to Enjoy a Holiday Dinner Without Guilt.'
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Celebrations and Gatherings
When deciding what to eat or drink during the holidays, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Start with these MyPlate tips.
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Tips for making your holiday meals healthier.
Eating well can be difficult over the holiday season, but finding ways to enjoy favorite family meals is possible by making these healthy substitutions.
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Choosing Healthy Foods on Holidays and Special Occasions
Find healthy buffet tips for people with diabetes from various cultural groups, including:
April Menus
Ramadan
This menu includes recipes full of hydrating, and delicious foods perfect during the month of Ramadan.
Passover
Try these delicious recipes for a nourishing meal to share with friends and family at Passover.
Holiday Meal Planning
Holiday meal planning can be overwhelming. Find resources to ensure it’s stress free by sticking to a budget.
Healthy, Thrifty Holiday Menus
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP-Ed Connection
Browse sample menus for celebrating holidays throughout the year, including Cinco de Mayo, the 4th of July, and Halloween.
Holiday food on a budget
University of Minnesota Extension
Cooking for family and friends during the holidays doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Use these suggestions to cook up the best holiday meals yet.
Tips for Low-Cost Holiday Meals
Nebraska Extension
Save money on holiday meals with these budget friendly tips.
Including Vegetarians into Holiday Meals
Oklahoma State University Extension
What if the guest list for the holiday y meal includes someone who is vegetarian? Use these tips to plan the perfect meal for everyone’s food preferences.
Food Safety
Holidays are for sharing everything except food-borne illnesses. Use these resources to keep everyone safe this holiday season.
Food Safety for the Holidays
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Keep food poisoning out of holiday celebrations with these cooking and serving tips.
Food Safety for Buffets and Parties
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Follow these steps to keep guests from getting sick with food poisoning.
Safe Food Storage
USDA, Nutrition.gov
Follow these tips for safely storing food in the freezer, refrigerator, and pantry to prevent foodborne germs from growing on holiday leftovers.