This low carb appetizer appeals at the holidays! Change it up by adding herbs, crab meat, or cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with chives and paprika for a “Red and Green” theme!

Who doesn’t love cheesecake? It’s a golden crusted treat that has made its way on holiday dinner tables for centuries. It’s flaky crust and creamy center are so decadent, it’s impossible to believe there’s a way to enjoy it without letting it weigh your diet down. We have a delightfully delicious cheesecake recipe that’s to die for. When you place it on that dinner table after the turkey is served, you’ll feel proud that you made a healthy choice for your whole family.

These cookies are sugar, spice, and waistline nice! The dieticians at Blissful Wellness will let you in on a little secret – we don’t deprive you of the things you love like cookies!

On a brisk day in Jacksonville, Florida, there’s nothing like warming yourself up to a nice, hot cup of soup. What’s better? If that soup did wonders for your health and diet! This is one of our favorites, and after just one taste, we know it will be one of your favorites too!

When it comes to eating up all the turkey after Thanksgiving, there’s a healthy alternative to all of those sandwiches and deep fried artery cloggers. This Turkey Artichoke Casserole is surprisingly low in carbohydrates and fat! Enjoy with the whole family and who knows? Maybe your family will want turkey all year long after they sink their teeth into this!

Mashed potatoes is often a high-calorie, high-carb staple on the Thanksgiving table – until now. Did you know that this starchy carbohdrate is low in protein? Exchange it out for a healthy alternative such as the one listed here. Soon to be your new favorite holiday side dish, it’s easy to cook and very easy to enjoy!

Asparagus adds a touch of elegance and class to any dining experience. Better yet, asparagus adds a lot of health benefits, such as detoxification, anti-aging functions, protection against cancer, pain reduction, and can even help to prevent birth defects. Here is a delicious, low-fat way to enjoy this wonderful body and health booster.

Bring the salted water to a boil. Drop sprouts into boiling water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. (test for doneness with a fork).  In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter on MEDIUM until shimmery, stir in the celery and celery seed and cook until celery is beginning to soften. Stir in the flour and continue stirring to begin making your roux.  Add milk 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. Cook until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zest, lemon juice, pepper to taste. Toss with Brussels sprouts and serve.