Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2022

EAST LANSING — It’s the holiday season, and planning is underway for good times filled with friends, family and foods. It seems that every advertisement in stores, in magazines and on social media all refer to some form of holiday eating. We often give in to the festivities and overindulge in good-tasting food, but these foods may not be the healthiest for us. As we prepare food for family and friends, there are ways to make favorite holiday recipes healthier and still taste great.

To make this holiday a healthier one, Michigan State University Extension offers some tips when planning and cooking your holiday feasts.

Reduce the amount of fat and sugar when baking without losing the flavor.

Cutting the fat and sugars in half i

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