Save Calories with Holiday Food Swaps

Making holiday food swaps is an easy way to prevent seasonal weight gain. Just making a few changes each week can result in a big difference in your overall caloric intake. Enjoy upcoming get-togethers while you save calories with these holiday food swaps.

Swap: Brownie, 1
For: Ginger snap, 1
Save: 198 calories

Swap: Bruschetta, 2 pieces
For: Mini quiche, 2
Save: 180 calories

Swap: Candied sweet potatoes, 1 c.
For: Mashed potatoes, 1 c.
Save: 250 calories

Swap: Cherry pie, 1 slice
For: Pumpkin pie, 1 slice
Save: 170 calories

Swap: Egg nog, 1 c.
For: Apple cider, 1 c.
Save: 284 calories

Swap: Egg nog, 1 c.
For: Hot chocolate, 1 c.
Save: 151 calories

Swap: Mashed potatoes, 1 c.
For: Baked sweet potato, 1
Save: 147 calories

Swap: Mixed nuts, 1 oz.
For: Olives, 10
Save: 125 calories

Swap: Sugar cookies, 2
For: Ginger snaps, 2
Save: 86 calories

Are your favorite holiday foods not listed here? Look them up at About.com's Calorie Count today and find your own ways to save calories with holiday food swaps!

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