DNA Holiday Tip #2: Veg!

One simple tip for navigating holiday parties: hit the veggies hard, BEFORE you go for the pumpkin pecan fudge cheesecake. Veggies aren't always ubiquitous this time of year, and sorry, but artichoke dip does not count. However, if you encounter a stray dish of broccoli florets, pepper slices or a spinach salad, dig in. Chances are you may end up eating mindlessly while talking; better to social-nosh on something green than on gingerbread.

Though gingerbread can be mighty tasty... and wouldn't you know it, Elana has a slew of Christmas cookie recipes that don't involve flour. Not that I want to encourage a binge. Just sayin'.