Foods to Eat:
1. Turkey (white meat): Turkey white meat is a great protein source — unless it’s deep fried and slathered with gravy. A serving of turkey provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid and is a good source of vitamin B, zinc, and potassium.
2. Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. They have got over 400% of your daily needs for vitamin A in one medium spud, as well as loads of fiber and potassium. An excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, they’re also a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and potassium.
3.Cranberries: Over the past 5 years, scientists have identified an increasing number of mechanisms that help explain the anti-cancer properties of cranberries. An excellent source of free-radical scavenging antioxidants like vitamins C and E, the berries may help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases like stroke and heart disease. Solid research also backs up their role in preventing urinary tract infections.
4. Green beans Instead of coating your green beans with butter and crunchy fried noodles, try green beans steamed and sautéed in olive oil, a bit of garlic, and sliced almonds as a healthy holiday side. Green beans are high in fiber and deliciously low in calories, making them the go-to food to fill up on at the holiday table.
5.Winter Squash Winter Squash 100g provides just 45 calories. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, is rich source of dietary fiber and phyto-nutrients. Squash is one of the common vegetables that often recommended by dieticians in the cholesterol controlling and weight-reduction programs. Seeds from winter squash make a great snack food, just like pumpkin seeds.
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