What a Nutritionist Eats... At a Cocktail Party
Rachel Beller, dietitian and author of Eat to Lose, Eat to Win, shares the snacking strategy that keeps her wight in check over the holidays.
By Rachel Beller
Photo Credit: Jessica Craig-Martin/Trunkarchive.com
PRE-PARTY. "I always have an afternoon snack [150 to 175 calories] so I don't show up to a party hungry."
DIP STATION. "I skip the starches. Tortilla chips add up quickly. But I eat as much crudités as I'd like. If there isn't any, I find enough cherry tomato garnish to improvise a salad. I might also help myself to four pieces of shrimp, no sauce. I limit myself to 2 tablespoons total of hummus, salsa, or guacamole."
PASS-AROUNDS. "I never eat the puffs or flatbreads — they're usually 100 calories or more, a slippery slope. Instead, I allow myself two protein servings — four shrimp count as one. If the tuna tartar isn't smothered in mayo, I'll take one and throw out the crisp. Kebabs are also good."
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