Do you know that the average Thanksgiving meal is an average of 2000 calories? This is more than most of us need in a day just to maintain our weight. Not to mention all the pies that we end up eating after the main meal. This can be a very tough time of year for those watching their waist line. Most people tend to get carried away and make Thanksgiving an opportunity to overeat for 3-4 days. Make is a point not to be one of those people this year!Here are a few eating tips that you will help you still look good and be healthy after the the Thanksgiving dinner.
If you are a guest or not cooking:
Drink Plenty of WATER or H20: This may be at the top. Many drinks we choose dehydrate our bodies. Water is what ever single system of our body uses to function. Drinking more water can help with digestion, hydration, cravings, and has many more health benefits. Drink water 10 minutes before the big dinner and 10 minutes after the big dinner.
Don’t go there hungry: If you are driving to the dinner, make sure to eat a small, healthy meal before leaving. This will help you not eat all the mostly fatty appetizers that may be sitting on the counter. We also eat much faster and much more when we are hungry. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and healthy lunch before the Thanksgiving dinner. Again, by not eating before you are setting yourself to eat way to much than your body can handle.
Go Skinless: Taking the skin off the Turkey will help cut down the calories and bad fat.
Watch your portion size: There are so many side dishes that everyone wants to try. The key is to watch your portion size and get a little of everything instead of a lot of everything. This will allow you to try all of them but not at a huge price.
Make an effort to limit your fat intake: high fat food items can be found in fried and creamy dishes as well as cheese-filled casseroles in a traditional Thanksgiving meal . For instance, mashed potatoes are usually made with butter and milk; green bean casseroles are often prepared with cream of mushroom soup, cheese and milk and topped with fried onions; candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar and marshmallows. If you cannot control the ingredients that go in to a dish, simply limit yourself to a smaller helping size. Again, moderation is the key.
If you are the host of chef of the Thanksgiving feast:
Substitute high fat ingredients with lower-fat or fat-free ingredients. See Table below
Leftover Turkey? Instead of Turkey sandwiches, use the leftover turkey to make a pot of soup with fresh chunky vegetables.
Experiment with new recipes: There are so many dishes that are healthy, yet still taste great. Use Google to get a few healthy recipes.
Drink Plenty of WATER or H20: This may be at the top. Many drinks we choose dehydrate our bodies. Water is what ever single system of our body uses to function. Drinking more water can help with digestion, hydration, cravings, and has many more health benefits. Drink water 10 minutes before the big dinner and 10 minutes after the big dinner.
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