If you’ve ever felt out-of-control around food, then facing a tray full of cookies can feel scary. No one is immune to the draw of party treats, so you shouldn’t feel ashamed for wanting them, but you will need a strategy to avoid them.

One of my favorite strategies for avoiding extra calories at a party is to focus on the healthy snacks. Healthy options are not often easy to find at a holiday party, so take your own, like this Hummus with Herbs recipe.