Mulled wine
Adding cloves and fruit zest to wine is fine º the problem is all the added sugar that comes next.
Honey, fruit juice, or store-bought cider make this drink both high in sugar and calories.
Potato pancakes
In theory, this should be a halfway healthy holiday treat, but it really depends on how you prepare them.
Most potato pancakes are fried in oil, which gives them a nice crisp texture but also loads them with saturated fat.
Try baking potato pancakes in the oven on parchment paper instead; you’ll be able to skip the oil completely without sacrificing taste.
Creamed corn
Corn is naturally sweet, but most creamed corn recipes call for added white sugar (not to mention butter and cheese).
Don’t overcomplicate it and serve corn as is this season. You’ll not only cut back on saturated fat, but you’ll be getting a healthy dose of insoluble fibre that will do wonders for your digestive health.