Apparently there are ways to eat healthy and reduce stress this holiday season, which may aid some people avoid gaining unwanted pounds so close to New Year’s Eve.

People who may be interested in managing their blood-sugar levels can partake in a slice of rye kernel bread with peanut butter and honey, Health24.com reports. The bread has a lower glycaemic index (GI) compared to other breads and incorporating peanut butter will decrease the GI further.

Honey adds fructose, which past research has shown can also assist with better blood-sugar control, according to the article.

Another way to satisfy your hunger pains without damaging your general health is through probiotics, which are microorganisms that have been described as "good" bacteria because of how they benefit the body.

Low-fat or fat-free yogurt is a good source of probiotics, as well as vitamins, and plays a positive role in digestive health, states Health24.com.

Finally, the article says raw vegetables such as carrot sticks, celery sticks and baby tomatoes are a refreshing snack. However, they may raise the GI level in some people, so it is suggested to dip the vegetables in hummus, which offsets the effect.