How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

This is a great list to keep in mind as we face more holiday meals in the coming months.

Pumpkin Steamer

This warm beverage is festive, creamy, and absolutely delicious. It's also healthy because it's essentially made of milk and vegetable! The recipe comes from my Aunt Jessica. It's very comforting, and I don't have to feel guilty about drinking tons of calories/fat like I do with egg nog. You can half the recipe if you're drinking alone. :)

Pumpkin Steamer

• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1 c. pumpkin puree
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. cloves
• 6 T sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• a little less than 1/4 tsp. salt

Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot. Whisk everything together and heat over medium heat, stirring often to prevent scorching. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.