When Giving Thanks Means Being Healthy
Another time of the year had come to celebrate the joyful season of Thanksgiving with a dinner that is packed with a whopping calorie level that exceeds 2,000. When eating is the center of this main event where indulging is excused for the sake of the holiday cheer, there can be great ways to take a bite without the heavy after-guilt.
Not only must you watch your calories, but also make a list of foods to buy which is right for your budget. In this way, you will not be tempted to buy those that are unnecessary, saving you time, stress, and money as well. If you will be a host to a thanksgiving dinner, it is crucial to know the size of your dinner guests and be reminded that you can’t really serve everything on the table. Being a dinner guest is another story where you don’t have to binge like there’s no tomorrow. A small bite of everything leads to a large serving.
How to Eat Healthy During Thanksgiving Dinner:
1. Don’t show up in a thanksgiving dinner hungry or you run the risk of speed eating and consuming larger servings of food.
2. Take small servings of your favorite dishes and chew your foods properly. If full, you can always stop. The very essence of a thanksgiving dinner is to have pleasant moments and sharing joy with close family and friends, so don’t focus on food alone.
3. PETA had been campaigning about turkey alternatives but a thanksgiving dinner may not be complete without one. If you are going to have a portion, choose skinless. Turkey skin is loaded with fats and cholesterol.
4. Save a portion of your meals for sidings and desserts. The last thing you want is to suffer indigestion.
5. Be conscious of your serving sizes and be picky with foods that are high in sugar, salt, or saturated fats. Moderation is the key to eating light and feeling right.
6. Drink plenty of water and skip the alcohol. Alcohol just boosts the way your body stores fat and this can be a red flag when you’re stuffed with fatty foods in the first place. Water doesn’t only keep you hydrated, but it also aids you in digesting food, making you feel cleaner and fuller.
Being a thanksgiving dinner host, you may try to add pizazz in your table by introducing Mediterranean dishes which are low on the calories and great on the palate as well. Try using low fat or fat-free ingredients and instead of using leftover turkey for sandwiches, try using it for a pot of hot veggie soup. In the end, eating healthy can mean giving thanks and appreciation to your healthy body. Choose only natural ways of staying fit for life. Happy Thanksgiving Folks!
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