Nobody wants to succumb to the fat pants come New Year’s Day, but with all of the parties and goodies it’s hard not to take in extra calories. So here’s a tip that will keep you svelte and trim right through to January 2nd.
Eat Deviled Eggs!
Although the name implies indulgence, deviled eggs can be your friend…especially if you volunteer to provide them. They don’t have to be full of mayonnaise to be delicious. In fact I often get away with 4 Tablespoons of mayo in an entire dozen.
The problem with mayo is not that it’s full of fat, the problem is the kind of fat. Most of the mayo you’ll find at the store is made with soybean oil. Soybean oil is not fit for human consumption. Not only is it full of pesticides (soy is one of the most highly sprayed crops in the USA. Right next to corn, cottonseed and coffee) it is also a trans fat (that means the bad kind of fat that sticks to your arteries and your buns).
This leaves us with two options. Make your own mayo or pick a kind that is made with olive or canola oil. I personally keep a jar of Best Foods canola in the fridge. Canola isn’t the best oil out there but it’s a compromise as my husband isn’t a fan of anything else I’ve tried.
Deviled eggs are a great choice because the combination of protein and fat will keep you full and satisfied, making it easier to turn down those mini quiches.
They’re also a cinch to make!
Deviled Eggs 101
- Split in half lengthwise
- Pop the yolks into a gallon sized plastic bag
- Squirt in a healthy amount of mustard, dill relish if you please, and as much mayo as it takes to hold it all together (start with 2 Tbs and add more as you go). You can also substitute the mayo with whole fat yogurt. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
- Squeeze and smush the bag until it is a mixed up mess.
- Squeeze the mixture down into one corner of the bag.
- Snip off a corner of the bag and squeeze the contents into the halved eggs.
- Sprinkle with paprika (the traditional choice) or, my favorite, dill (dried is fine) and chill.
They’re not the easiest thing to transport but there are specialty deviled egg holders if you want to make life easier.
Merry Christmas!
