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What to leave out for Santa this year

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Gone are the days when we leave out cookies and milk for Santa Claus -- cookies are high in sugar and fat and the so is the milk, unless you go for 1% or skim. But leaving out celery sticks might earn you a lump of coal in your stocking. So what should we leave out for the jolly old guy this year? Here are some suggestions:

  • Fresh or dried fruit is a nice choice -- it's got lots of nutrients and it's sweet enough to make you think you're indulging.
  • Homemade popcorn. Popcorn is a whole grain so as long as you're not loading it with fat and sugar, it's healthy.
  • Soy Milk. It's high in protein and calcium and low in fat.
  • Kashi Go Lean! bars. Let's face, Santa could stand to lose a few. These will help.
  • Gingerbread. If you still insist on serving up cookies, go for a couple of gingerbread ones. They're not quite so bad as some of the other cookies out there.
What are you leaving out for St. Nick this year?

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