If you're like most people, you equate the holidays with festive foods that appear on the table once a year. These dishes are usually loaded with extra calories in the form of fat, sugar, or both.

And while the holidays wouldn't be what they are without celebratory meals, there are ways to integrate healthier choices without sacrificing festivity.

Learning new dishes and new traditions might take some practice - and your family might take some convincing - but developing fresh flavors for the holiday table can be a welcome challenge and a way to expand your culinary repertoire.

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