It’s easy to write off the holiday season as a time to forego your diet, indulge in decadent meals and vow to start healthier in the new year. And while there is nothing wrong with treating yourself — especially on a holiday centered around food — there is also no reason to surpass the multitude of healthier options at your disposal. With the help of Thrive Culinary Algae Oil and Swell ice cream, you can have all the indulgence without the guilt. Here are three simple tips to help you live healthier and happier this holiday season. Opt for Healthier Cooking Oils Whether you’re searing or deep-frying meat, looking for a light dressing to your salad, or baking your favorite cake, Thrive Culinary Algae Oil offers a heart-healthy, better-for-you alternative to other cooking oils or fats. Since it’s an everyday cooking oil, you can use it in place of your cooking, baking and salad dressing oils. It’s an easy swap that you can feel good about serving to your friends and family. To simply integrate it into your holiday menu, try this recipe for Blistered Green Beans with Tamari-Ginger Drizzle. After mixing Tamari gluten free soy sauce, ginger, garlic, agave and sesame seeds to create your sauce, cook the beans for a few minutes in Thrive Culinary Algae Oil. By making this simple swap, you will have reduced the amount of saturated fat in your meal — Thrive Algae has the lowest percentage compared to canola, olive, avocado and coconut oil — and increased your monounsaturated fat, a heat-stable good fat. Not to mention, the light, neutral flavor allows all your other ingredients the be the star of the meal. Start Your Mornings Off Right Especially during these busy months, it is important to start your morning with a substantial, fiber- and protein-packed meal. With the help of these recipes, healthy and substantial doesn’t have to mean bland. You can still enjoy your morning pastry — but with more heart-healthy fats — thanks to Thrive. And each morning can begin with ice cream (yes, ice cream!) by incorporating Swell — a balanced, nutritional ice cream. If you prefer a morning smoothies or shake, Swell ice cream is a low fat, low sodium and low calorie option that also offers 10 grams of protein per serving. The smooth, creamy texture gives recipes, like the Royal Island Bowl, a rich flavor without packing on sugar and fat. Two scoops of the Dark Chocolate Toffee ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream and the milk of your choice creates a substantial base for your morning smoothie bowl. Top it with mango, granola, cacao nibs and shredded coconut for a perfect balance of crunch and a kick of flavor. If you’re more of the grab-and-go sort, a batch of muffins — particularly these Almond, Pear and Flax Seed Muffins with Oat Crumble by Chef Caroline Fey of the CIty Kitchen San Francisco — are your new best friend. By using gluten-free flour, ground almonds, flax seeds and Thrive Culinary Algae Oil, you ensure your morning muffin packs a serious punch. For a more decadent option, start with this Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake by Oh So Delicioso. This recipe gives your favorite holiday pie a boost with the use of Vanilla ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream. Combined with milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, this shake officially makes eating pie acceptable any time of the day. Top it off with graham crackers and whipped cream to make it a real treat. Offer Guilt-Free Dessert Options Whether dessert is the first thing you reach for during the holidays or something you sneak a bite of at the end of the night to satisfy your sweet tooth, we can all agree it is essential to any proper holiday gathering. And while it might be hard to sway from your tried-and-true family recipes, we promise these recipes are something your friends and family will appreciate. A tried-and-true, quick-bread recipe is a must during the holiday season. And this Honeyed Apple Tahini Bread from Lily Diamond of Kale and Caramel, which calls for unsweetened apple sauce, tahini and Thrive Culinary Algae Oil, is one you can feel comfortable serving anyone. The combination of spices and sweeteners — sesame seeds, ground cinnamon, vanilla and honey — mixed with the tart, crispness of apples creates the perfect seasonal treat that can come together in just over an hour. By offering Swell in place of other ice cream brands, you are actively selecting a healthier option without foregoing taste. Recipes like S’mores Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches from “The Butter Half” and Swell Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cups get an extra boost of protein without the stabilizers, gums and artificial colors and flavors typically found in competitors. It’s so good, you’ll almost forget you’re making a healthy choice. These swaps are simple, discrete and — most importantly — delicious. By switching out a few ingredients with their healthier counterparts, you are able to stick to your traditional holiday recipes while still making smart, healthy choices. And while the changes might seem small, taking the steps to create a healthier holiday season is something your future self will thank you for. Or it will just help you justify that extra slice of pie, either way works. Publix makes your holiday shopping easy Be sure to pick up a bottle of Thrive Algae Oil at your nearest Publix supermarket. And don’t forget to download your $2 off coupon. Offer good through February 7. Looking for Swell high protein, low fat ice cream? Check your favorite Publix freezer section. You’ll find a huge variety of ice cream, frozen fruits and vegetables and tasty meals for a quick no-fuss dinner.