Healthy holiday eating is something so many of us struggle with because treats are abundant around the holiday season. During my segment on CH Morning Live, I share my tips for healthy holiday eating and some great recipes to get you started.

The segment on CH Morning Live air on November 23, 2016. Watch the segment here.

Healthy Holiday Eating

Eating a salad before the holiday feast can increase veggie intake by 23%. This is because when you first sit down to a meal you are hungry, so you are likely to eat whatever is put in front of you. It will also fill you up and reduce the amount of high-calorie food you eat during the main course and your overall caloric intake during that meal. This is perfect for those looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Other tips to staying healthy during the holiday season without feeling deprived:

• Drink water
• Eat green every day
• Focus on quality over quantity

Fresh Cranberry Apple Kale Slaw

I love the sweetness the apple and cranberries bring to this delicious fresh slaw. It is fantastic to make in large batches, you can store it in the fridge to enjoy through the week. It is also a really nice slaw to serve during the holiday season because of the beautiful red and green colours. The kale is great for liver detox after festive drinks and contains vitamin C to boost your immune system.

Get the recipe on page 27 of my cookbook Healthy Fresh Salads. It contains over 30 exciting and fresh gluten-free salad recipes.

The recipes are all “fresh”, not only are they created using fresh veggies, but they are also inspired, creative and anything but boring.

All of the recipes are made with whole food ingredients and do not contain any gluten or processed ingredients. A lot of them are also vegetarian, vegan, sugar-free, dairy free, no soy, and paleo.

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Creamy Broccoli Salad with Goji Berries

Creamy Broccoli Salad is a mayo-free healthy version of the traditional broccoli salad. The creamy dairy-free sauce is made with tahini and nutritional yeast. The raisins are swapped for super antioxidant goji berries which add a nice sweetness to the salad. Creamy Broccoli Salad is light and delicious and can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Get the recipe in my free eBook Healthy Eating on a Budget!

Marinated Balsamic Salad

Marinated Balsamic Salad takes some time but the end result is worth it. It is so cool that marinating onions can take away the astringent flavour the same way cooking them does. Marinating the mushrooms has a similar effect and softens them up. This salad is perfect for the fall and is a delicious addition to your feast.

Get the recipe on page 34 of my cookbook Healthy Fresh Salads.