7 holiday treats under 500 calories

It often seems like the winter holidays are synonymous with plates piled with high-calorie foods and desserts, along with the tons of leftovers saved for the next day.

Sure, indulging in your favorite bites during a special day might be harmless, but keeping refrigerators loaded with goodies for an entire season could spell trouble for the whole family. To make sure kids get the proper nutrition they need, we enlisted the help of Roger de la Torre, MD, a bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist with Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

He offers tips to avoid overindulging during the most decadent time of year and alternatives to help sate both sweet and salty cravings. These treats are perfect for small hands, but even grown-ups are sure to enjoy them.