1.
Don’t
prepare anything you wouldn’t want to eat yourself.
2.
Remember
that your guests don’t have to leave feeling “stuffed to the gills."
3.
Fill
the room with low-fat munchies, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, instead of
nuts and potato chips.
4.
Never
apologize or make excuses for preparing a low-fat meal, and avoid using the
words “diet” or “low-fat.
5.
Accept
compliments with a gracious “thank you” instead of “thank you, but can you tell
it’s a diet recipe?”
6.
For
an alcoholic beverage that’s on the light side, try a wine spritzer (half white
wine and half club soda with a twist of lemon or lime).
7.
Water,
served in a pretty glass with a twist of lemon, makes a good beverage choice.
8.
To
add variety to any meal, serve several different vegetables and/or salads.
9.
When
serving vegetables, make large quantities rather than skimpy ones. All too often,
hosts serve huge platters of
meat and put out tiny little bowls of vegetables.
10.
For
a sweet after-dinner touch, serve a flavored coffee.
11.
Remember
that food is more appealing when served attractively.
12.
To
summarize: Feed your guests the way you want to feed yourself.
