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Hosting Tips - Go Ahead And Invite Those Guests On A Diet!
by Michelle Selica
http://www.foodiet.com

To quote Martha Stewart about dieting, "The toughest part of
a diet isn't watching what you eat. It's watching what
other people eat." When a dieter attends a party, he often
feels lost on what to eat. Also, many hosts feel lost on
what is and isn't appropriate to serve at a party. Do you
leave out fat or eliminate carbohydrates? It isn't
reasonable to expect a host to know exactly what to serve to
satisfy all the latest diet crazes. Instead, a host can set
up an environment that focuses more on socializing and less
on feasting.

Every popular diet focuses on different ways to eat healthy.
Some diets emphasize no carbs while others permit some
carbs. For example, the Atkins diet doesn't allow processed
or refined carbs and the South Beach Diet starts out by
prohibiting carbs. However, in the last stages of the South
Beach Diet, dieters can eat only good carbs. Some diets
like Carbohydrate Addicts Diet allow carbs if only consumed
once a day along with a protein or vegetable.

So what options regarding food are left for the party's
hostess? Believe it or not, lots! If you leave out all the
prepackaged party finger foods that many times amount to 300
calories in one quick pop, you can create healthy and tasty
options for all of your guests - dieting or not. The
easiest way to select a spread is start by picking a fun
get-together theme. When the emphasis is less on what to
eat and more on what your guests can participate in, many
dieters feel much more comfortable attending a get-together.
Some theme ideas include outdoor leisure activities like
Bocce ball, TV show finales and special events, and party
games like Bunco or Scavenger Hunts.

The presentation of the healthy foods often adds an element
of pleasure to these otherwise uninteresting foods. For
instance, why set out a pile of carrots and celery when you
can arrange them like a rainbow across a beautiful platter?
Try the same idea with fruits. Since many diets prefer the
participant to replace fatty and carb-rich desserts with
ripe and sweet fruits, place a selection of fruits by the
dessert area to help dieters feel a part of the full buffet
experience.

Desserts are sometimes the hardest foods to offer at
parties. Many dieters feel deprived when they walk past
these sugar-laden treats. Try baking some desserts with a
sugar replacement like Splenda, which tastes just like the
real thing. How about tossing candy and serving flavored
shaved ice? Fortunately, many dieters are learning that
certain chocolates like dark chocolate in small servings
have health benefits. Also, dish up desserts in smaller
serving sizes.

If a sit down dinner is part of the plans, plan the dinner
at a very leisurely rate. Don't try to rush from one dish
to the next. When you eat at a slower pace, you can
recognize quicker when you are full compared to quickly
stuffing food in your mouth. Stay away from fried or
breaded foods and prepare grilled foods or chilled foods
like shrimp. Soups are only a good idea if you pick a soup
prepared without starch. Breads don't have to be left out;
however, avoid white breads and stick with multi-grain or
wheat.

Planning a party when you know many of guests are dieting
can feel a bit overwhelming. However, with some planning,
you can find interesting and fun ways to present a beautiful
spread while keeping the guests from mulling around the food
area. To quote Martha Stewart again, "A diet is a when you
have to go to some length to change your width."

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