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5 Low-Carb Swaps 4 A Guilt-Free Holiday Season ( NewsUSA) – With the holidays just around the corner, you might be worrying about how to get through all the parties and cookie exchanges without derailing your healthy lifestyle. It can be a struggle to avoid temptation, particularly when you’re busy, stressed, sleep-deprived, or all three. At times, you might consider giving up and just diving into the dessert tray. But with a bit of motivation and creativity, you can whip together some festive treats that are both delicious and carb-conscious. Courtney McCormick, Dietitian at Nutri system, offers five low-carb swaps to keep you healthy and happy through the holidays:1. Try veggies when you’re craving a crunch. We’re all guilty of lingering too long at the chips and salsa bowl at a holiday party. If you’re crav- ing something crunchy such as a pretzel or chips, try carb- conscious snacks with a crunch – brussel sprouts chips, kale chips, veggies such as cucumber, zucchini, and carrots – they pair won- derfully with a healthier dip such as low-fat ranch or hummus.2. Sub in cauliflower for your favourite comfort foods. Do you love mashed potatoes, rice, pizza, and tater tots? If you’ve been avoid- ing these foods as part of your healthy lifestyle, cauliflower is here to help. This versatile veggie has recently become popu- lar as a substitute for some of our favorite comfort foods. Mashed and steamed cauliflower have a texture and taste that is surpris- ingly similar to mashed potatoes – add a bit of salted butter and enjoy! And if you’re not ready to go all in on the cauliflower craze just yet, McCormick recommends swapping out at least half the potatoes for cauliflower.