Everything You Need to Know about Sweets this Holiday Season

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Who wants to pass on pie at Thanksgiving or cookies at Christmas? For many people struggling to make healthy choices, eliminating the foods we crave is stressful. This can be especially true during the holidays, when we really want the freedom to enjoy ourselves. In 2009, a University of Pittsburgh study found that the quality and quantity of foods consumed during holiday meals is considerably different from regular weekdays. Simply put, we eat more on weekends and during the holidays! And that means we need to pay closer attention to our food choices at these times.