Types of food that are good for the body

Stumped on what to give the food-

lover in your life? Step aside, box of
chocolates: These gifts are healthier
and way more fun.

Indoor heating and holiday cocktails

can be dehydrating. The cukes in this

recipe are 95% water.

Ingredients: Cucumber, smoked trout,

scallion greens, cream cheese, dill,

horseradish, lemon, whole milk,

pepper,

At only 65 calories per serving, this
appetizer will win over starch fans,
too.
Ingredients: Roast beef, baby
arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon
juice. olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper

This crostini is sure to be a crowd-
pleaser at your next festive affair.
New research points to mushrooms’
immune-boosting powers, a nice
bonus during sniffle season.
Ingredients: Cremini mushrooms,
olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and
pepper, dry sherry, butter, baguette,
goat cheese

Caviar is much more than a fancy
garnish; just 1 tablespoon has more
than 1 gram of heart-healthy
omega-3s.
Ingredients: Baby potatoes, salt,
Greek yogurt, lemon juice, black
lumpfish caviar, chives

This festive hors d'oeuvres is perfect
to pass around a cocktail party.
One jumbo shrimp packs 3 grams of
protein and only 14 calories—with
almost no fat or carbs.
Ingredients: Tequila, lime, salt, black
peppercorns, sour cream, honey

Picky guests won't be able to resist
this impressive faux "pâté" appetizer.
Lentils are loaded with protein, folate,
potassium and magnesium. Plus, 1
cup has 15 grams of filling fiber.
Ingredients: Lentils, apple, sherry
vinegar, pistachios, salt, pepper,
garlic, shallot, olive oil, butter,
parsley




Who says the holidays can't be
healthy? Hors d'oeuvres have a rep
for being seriously fattening, but not
these—they're indulgent, yet packed
with protein, heart-healthy fats,
immune-boosting powers, and more.




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