Wise Choices for Holiday Snacking

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Wouldn't you love a holiday season where you didn't have to say no--or wished you'd said no--to all the delectable goodies thrust at you at parties and family get-togethers?These guilt-free choices will allow you to eat, drink, and still be merry when you step on the scale. Promise!AppetizerRoasted Chickpeas: They're as crunchy as peanuts. Toss 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, with 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground pepper. Bake in a single layer on a greased baking sheet at 400 degrees F until golden, about 35 minutes. Serves 8. (Per serving: 51 cal, 2 g fat) DrinksSilk Nog (soy eggnog): Half the calories and 17 g less fat than regular eggnog

(1 cup = 160 cal, 2 g fat) Wine Spritzer: Order it instead of wine, and save 82 calories. (3 oz = 100 cal, 0 g fat) Side DishBaked Butternut Squash: Substitute it for candied yams, and save 102 calories. (1/2 cup = 41 cal, 0 g fat) Dessert Pumpkin Pie: Have it instead of pecan pie, and save 186 calories and 12 g fat. Even better, save 250 calories and 15 g fat if you skip the crust. (1 slice, or 1/8 pie = 316 cal, 14 g fat) __________________________________________________