I love going to a cocktail party. But I hate the fact that it’s not a meal. I am a 3 meals a day girl. And sometimes a snack to get me through to dinner. And while I hate to be a “party pooper” a cocktail party cuts into my dinner meal. So, I make a plan, my own survival guide. Here are some ways to eat and drink healthy at a cocktail party:
- Eat a small, healthy snack before you go to the party, so you're not starving when you get there. An apple with almond butter or fruit with Greek yogurt are great, healthy, and filling options.
- Go for lean proteins and fresh veggies.
- Steer clear of anything fried!
- Alternate each cocktail, glass of wine, or beer with a glass of water, so you slow down how many empty calories you're imbibing all night.
- Use low-calorie mixers like soda water, not sugary juices, to mix with your cocktail.
- Walk away from the food table so you don't graze.
- Work out in the morning so you know you have gotten it in before the party.
- Choose cut vegetables to dip rather than chips or bread.
- If there's a dessert you're dying to have, split it with a friend.
- Think positive: before you go into a party, psych yourself up about the healthy choices you're about to make. Eat mindfully and socialize more and if by chance you find yourself overindulging, don't beat yourself up about it. Tomorrow's another day to make smarter choices.