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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Every Christmas Eve Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by flying reindeers from place to place to deliver gifts to children. What kind of snacks can give him energy but don’t slow him down? If Santa drinks a glass of whole milk and 2 cookies at every household he visits, he will consume at least 3 billion calories and over 1 million grams of fat that night. In order to keep Santa’s trip jolly and able to squeeze down everyone’s chimney; the best snacks for Santa should contain carbohydrate for energy and protein for fuel.

Tips for healthful Christmas snacks:
1. Skim milk instead of whole milk. A cup of skim milk contains 90 calories and less than 3 grams of fat.
2. Substitute high fat cookies with gingersnaps or graham crackers can save up to 160 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving.
3. Refreshing veggie platter with celery, carrot, cucumber and tomato with light Ranch dressing are great treats for Santa and his reindeers.
4. Jolly fruit compote with strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, grape, kiwi, pineapple and orange, topped with fat-free yogurt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

With a little planning and creative mind, you can maximize your Christmas food choices without expanding your waistline.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!