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Dietitian Linda Yerardi, RD, LD, CDED of The Diabetes Center at Mercy

Mercy Dietitian Linda Yerardi, RD, LD, CDED, Comments On How To Eat Healthy During The Holidays

The holidays are here, and if you're trying to eat healthy, there are some foods you can buy to help in that quest.

According to Mercy dietitian Linda Yerardi, RD, LD,sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, and both cranberries and sweet potatoes are good because they're high in antioxidants. She said nuts, such as walnuts, are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and are yummy and healthy on top of a sweet potato casserole.

"Pumpkin is another very colorful super food. It's got antioxidants and vitamin A, as well," Yerardi said.

In pie, she said you could put nonfat evaporated milk instead of regular milk.

Yerardi said while turkey isn't always the most healthy — especially the dark meat — eating turkey breast is the healthiest part to eat.

"Even dark chocolate is a good buy because it's full of antioxidants," she added.

Yerardi said most of the foods mentioned can be prepared in healthy or non-healthy ways.