Holiday Dinner Party
Throw a healthier dinner party this holiday season. Check out our party suggestions below and impress your friends and family with nutritious food that will leave them wanting seconds! (Not up for providing all the food? Ask people to bring appetizers, salads or desserts.) See Daily Recommendations for a Healthy, Balanced Diet.
Tip: Eating small, frequent meals (including snacks) is important so adjust your calorie intake by increasing or decreasing your portion sizes at your main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Things to Remember …
Make Half Your Grains Whole
Vary Your Veggies
Focus on Fruits
Consume Calcium-Rich Foods
Go Lean with Protein
| Dish/Drink |  |
Ingredients | |
Calories/Serving |
| Beverage |  |
Grapefruit Fizz 1 serving Grapefruit Fizz |
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76 Calories |
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| Appetizer | |
Fresh Fruit w/Yogurt Cinnamon Dip 1 serving Fresh Fruit w/Yogurt |
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120 Calories |
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| Dinner | |
Roasted Chicken Breasts, Greens w/Pomegranate, Carrots w/Rosemary, Mushroom & Onion Risotto 1 serving chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, roasted, seasoned with dried Italian herb blend 1 serving Greens w/Pomegranate 1 serving Carrots w/Rosemary ½ serving Mushroom & Onion Risotto 1 cup (8oz) water |
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527 Calories |
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| Dessert | |
Baked Quince for Slow Cooker 1 serving Baked Quince for Slow Cooker |
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148 Calories |
| Total Calories: 871 | ||
| % Fat: 20% % Saturated Fat: 6% % Carbohydrate: 62% % Protein: 21% |
Sodium: 1010 mg Cholesterol: 87 mg Fiber: 16g Vitamin A: 195% Vitamin C: 164% Calcium: 34% |
Grains: 1 ounce Vegetables: 2 ¾ cups Fruits: 2 ¼ cups Milk: ½ cup Meat and Beans: 3 ½ ounces |
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to determine your daily calorie recommendation.
- Protein: 10-35%
- Carbohydrates: 45-65%
- Fats: 20-35%
- Saturated fat: <10% of calories
- Total fat: <35% of calories (unless naturally occurring)
- Cholesterol: <300 mg
- Sodium: <2,300 mg*
- Fiber: 28g/2,000 calories
- Water: 64 oz/day
*Further reduce intake of sodium to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 or older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
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