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Appealing appetizers: with some thought and careful selection, you can enjoy social gatherings without fearing weight gain.
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American Fitness
- Article date:
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January 1, 2005
- Author:
- Thomas, Denis'
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Many social events revolve around food, often fatty, sugar-laden desserts. However, the nutritionally savvy need not miss out on scrumptious socializing. Instead of succumbing to demoralizing decadence, slow down and start with appetizers. Whether you are the host or guest, the following five steps will show how you can enjoy socializing around starters without feeling deprived or different.
1) Start at the Beginning. Fudgy chocolate, countless cookies and sugar-weighted sweets are much easier to resist or eat in moderation, when you've filled up on healthy food first. Begin with slimming starters. Select good-for-you options and savor them as a first course, even at a ...