Healthy Holiday Appetizers and a QUICK Workout

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Holiday parties, treats at the office, cookie exchanges…

It’s a challenging time of year to maintain healthy eating habits!  Here are some fun and healthy ideas to help balance out the less healthier  but favorite holiday treats!

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These look like fun! Brussel sprout leaves, goat cheese and pomegranate.

These look like fun! Brussel sprout leaves, goat cheese and pomegranate.

 

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How cute are these?! To keep the bananas from turning brown, coat lightly with fruit juice. Lemon, orange or lime juice works well!

 

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Kiwi’s are packed full of fiber, Vitamin C and potassium!

 

Cucumber Cups Stuffed with Spicy Crab

 

With all the parties, extra calories, maybe some added stress, it’s imperative that you get your workouts in, but it’s a busy time of year and difficult to sometimes find the time!  

Keep in mind that ANY amount of exercise is better than none so here’s a QUICK workoutyou can do at home in as little as 10 minutes or less!

  • Quads
  • Upper Body
  • Inchworm
  • Core
  • Knee/Twist

If you have the time, repeat the circuit for more intensity and higher calorie burn.  Take a little time for YOU!    Happy Holidays everyone!

 

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