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Holiday Special: Healthy Swaps for the Season
The holidays bring joy, togetherness, and plenty of food, but for many, it also means navigating traditions while trying to stay on track with health goals. In this special holiday episode, host Donnae Ward sits down with Jasmine Westbrooks-Figaro, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, co-founder and director of Eatwell Exchange, Inc. Jasmine shares her expertise as a registered dietitian to help us rethink holiday meals with flavorful, culturally relevant swaps that don’t compromise on taste or tradition. Together, they discuss strategies for mindful eating, how to enjoy seasonal favorites without guilt, and why small changes can make a lasting impact on health. Plus, Jasmine walks us through two holiday-ready recipes: a savory Sweet Potato & Collard Green Hash from Eatwell Exchange and Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions from DiabetesFoodHub.org.
00:00:44 – Guest Introduction: Jasmine Westbrooks Figaro
00:01:14 – The Vision Behind Eat Well Exchange
00:02:07 – Recipe 1: Green Beans & Mushrooms
00:03:24 – Inspiration for Recipe & Cultural Connections
00:04:23 – Debunking Myths: Healthy Food & Flavor
00:05:48 – Portion Size Tips
00:07:06 – Healthy Holiday Swaps
00:09:23 – Tips for Eating More Vegetables
00:10:22 – Recipe 2: Sweet Potato & Collard Green Hash
00:12:09 – Nutrition Tips for Diabetes & Chronic Conditions
00:20:52 – Small, Sustainable Steps to Healthier Eating
00:23:54 – Tasting Both Dishes
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By Advance Community HealthThe holidays bring joy, togetherness, and plenty of food, but for many, it also means navigating traditions while trying to stay on track with health goals. In this special holiday episode, host Donnae Ward sits down with Jasmine Westbrooks-Figaro, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, co-founder and director of Eatwell Exchange, Inc. Jasmine shares her expertise as a registered dietitian to help us rethink holiday meals with flavorful, culturally relevant swaps that don’t compromise on taste or tradition. Together, they discuss strategies for mindful eating, how to enjoy seasonal favorites without guilt, and why small changes can make a lasting impact on health. Plus, Jasmine walks us through two holiday-ready recipes: a savory Sweet Potato & Collard Green Hash from Eatwell Exchange and Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions from DiabetesFoodHub.org.
00:00:44 – Guest Introduction: Jasmine Westbrooks Figaro
00:01:14 – The Vision Behind Eat Well Exchange
00:02:07 – Recipe 1: Green Beans & Mushrooms
00:03:24 – Inspiration for Recipe & Cultural Connections
00:04:23 – Debunking Myths: Healthy Food & Flavor
00:05:48 – Portion Size Tips
00:07:06 – Healthy Holiday Swaps
00:09:23 – Tips for Eating More Vegetables
00:10:22 – Recipe 2: Sweet Potato & Collard Green Hash
00:12:09 – Nutrition Tips for Diabetes & Chronic Conditions
00:20:52 – Small, Sustainable Steps to Healthier Eating
00:23:54 – Tasting Both Dishes