Salad
It is not only important for dieters to choose healthy appetizers, but for everyone. Having healthy appetizers available will make us less likely to choose a snack such as potato chips or a piece of cake. The trick to preparing healthy appetizers is to make them look more appealing so that our brains get excited about eating them.
Salad
Purchase a bag of mixed greens to start with. One type of lettuce may seem boring, but when you add a few different types you get a more appealing salad. You can then begin to throw in your favorite veggies. Try grating your carrots instead of chopping them. You can do this with your onions as well. Throw in some bite-sized cucumbers and red or yellow bell peppers. Add cherry tomatoes for more color and then top with some almonds for a good crunch. Drizzle with a fat-free salad dressing of your choice (about 2 tablespoons) and you have a great appetizer.
Soups
Use soup. Soups make excellent appetizers in the winter months. They come in many healthy flavors so you never need to eat the same soup twice in one week. Purchase a ready-made soup or make your own. When making your own soup as an appetizer you need a broth such as vegetable or chicken as your base. Add any vegetables that you wish and then throw in a few spices. You can also add some lentils or even some plain yogurt. Cook the soup in a crock pot and you can't go wrong.
Deviled Eggs
Consider making some deviled eggs as a healthy appetizer. Everyone loves deviled eggs and there are so many ways that you can dress the eggs up. Adding flavor to the deviled eggs will keep them from boring your taste buds. Start by making your basic deviled eggs and then topping them with turkey bacon bits. You could also add a little relish for a crunch. Garlic powder and onion powder can be thrown into the mix. Of course, you can always top your deviled eggs with the traditional paprika which is appealing because of its color.
Simple Skewers
Take the vegetables and fruits you have in your home and make some kabobs out of them. You could thread a skewer with some bite-sized pieces of fruit and then set out a bowl of yogurt for dipping. You could also thread some cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on a skewer and drizzle with some oil or fat-free Italian dressing. If you make a pure vegetable skewer, you will need to use cooked vegetables as they will be easier to slide on.
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