It's easy to lose sight of getting all your daily nutrients during the holiday season, but a local nutrition educator has tips to change that. 

Caitlin Mellendorf, Nutrition Educator for the University of Illinois Extension for DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties explains it's fine to enjoy the holiday treats, as long as it's in moderation. 

There are ways to alter recipes to make them healthier than they typically would be. Mellendorf says reducing added sugar by even just a quarter is a great place to start. 

Sodium and saturated fats are also things you should look to reduce this holiday season. Mellendorf mentions there are plenty of options and tips for substitution on their website. 

Find more information on substitutions and other ways to make your recipes healthier this holiday season at extension.illinois.edu/dmp