Is there such a thing as healthy holiday snacking?

The holidays are infamous for being the time when most people fall off the diet wagon and end up gaining a few rather than losing a few. A few Christmas cookies here and some eggnog there can really add up. Avoid holiday weight gain this winter by sticking to healthy snacks this holiday season. They recommend things like fruit and trail mix and string cheese, but here are some suggestions of my own:

• Warm up with some low-cal hot cocoa (sans whipping cream, of course) or tea.
• Chestnuts roasted on an open fire ... make a nutritious and fitting holiday snack.
• If you have a sweet tooth, opt to suck on a mini candy cane instead of a loading up on chocolates
• Fill up on fruits and veggies before a holiday party to keep from over-indulging.

And, if you must have a glass of eggnog or a Christmas cookie, don't fret about it--it's okay to indulge every now and then--but do stick to just one.