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‘Health Holiday Desserts and Snacks’

February 23, 2021 by Melissa Rifkin Nutrition

By: Ruben Castaneda, U.S. News & World Report

Holiday eating that’s good for your heart. Holiday parties mean gingerbread cookies, fudge and cupcakes. People in the U.S. typically gain 1.3 pounds during the holiday season, according to recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. That may not seem like much, but it takes an average of five months to lose that extra weight, according to the study. Fortunately, you can enjoy seasonal fare without packing on holiday pounds. 

Skip ahead to slide 6 for Melissa’s yummy recommendation!

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