The Worst Holiday Foods You Can Eat, and Tasty Swaps That Save Hundreds of Calories

While there are plenty of things to look forward to during the holidays—like watching Home Alone for the hundredth time and blasting Christmas music all day, every day—the part everyone looks the most forward to is (you guessed it!) the food. How can you not when there’s homemade pecan pie and sugar cookies everywhere you turn?

If you find yourself in a food coma more often than you’d like thanks to all the festive gatherings throughout the season, you’re not alone. Holiday food isn’t exactly known for being healthy, after all, and it only takes one too many servings of stuffing before you’re, well, stuffed. Once you reach that point, even your trusty stretchy pants aren’t quite stretchy enough.

Luckily, there are some simple swaps that allow you to enjoy all the holiday food you want without feeling constantly full and uncomfortable. Of course you have to keep some of your favorites—don’t let anyone near those mashed potatoes!—but use these trade-offs to make sure there are some better-for-you options gracing the table too.