5 holiday foods to splurge on

We all know that during the holidays its hard to diet due to the fact that there are many great things to eat and enjoy. Now there are five different foods that you can over endulge in during the holidays and stay healthy. These five foods consist of: Nuts (All nuts contain quality protein and fiber, and are excellent sources of vitamin E, folate, and magnesium), Pomegranates (Vitamin C, which helps neutralize free radical damage to cells and thus may help prevent certain kinds of cancer. Pomegranates are also rich in polyphenols and high in potassium, Olives ( Monounsaturated fats. They’re also low in calories; one serving of five kalamata olives is about 25 calories. However, olives are high in sodium, so cut back on salty foods elsewhere), Chocolates ( Polyphenols and flavonoids, two types of antioxidants shown to help prevent damage caused by cholesterol in arteries), Wine & Spirits (In moderation, alcoholic beverages can help reduce cholesterol, maintain healthful blood pressure levels, and control arterial inflammation. Red wine contains varying amounts of resveratrol, an antioxidant from grape skins that can help reduce blood clotting by decreasing platelet aggregation). So enjoy these foods during the holidays.