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By HELEN W. SMITH
Extension Agent Home Economics
Holidays are wonderful times for cooking, baking and entertaining.
Yet in these days of health-consciousness and fitness, we may need to rethink what we eat and serve and give. Many families have at least one person on a special diet, such as low sodium, low cholesterol, low calorie or diabetic. People are seeking ways to enjoy and participate in the festivities without overindulging.
Here are some guidelines for healthy holiday entertaining:
• Plan holiday celebrations around activities, as well as food. When it’s a day-long get-together, include active recreation — outdoors, if possible. •
• Remember to use more healthy ingredients whenever possible in your regular recipes. For example, substitute evaporated skim milk for evaporated whole milk in desserts. If you’re concerned about cholesterol, you can use two egg whites in place of one egg in most recipes.
• Keep an eye on portion size. Someone who weighs 125 pounds can’t consume the same-size portion as someone who weighs 160 pounds without gaining weight. Don’t fall prey to the common habit of eating the same-size portion as your husband or friend . . . especially if he or
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