Hints for A Healthy Thanksgiving

Some hints for having a healthy Thanksgiving Day!

Have a light healthy breakfast.

Get out and take a bike ride, walk or a run.

Drink plenty of water.

If you are eating late in the day, have a lite lunch so you don't find yourself so hungry at dinner that you "pig" out.

Again, drink plenty of water. It helps to curb the appetite as well as keeping you hydrated.

Limit your alcohol....remember even a glass of wine can have up to 175 calories per 6 oz. glass.

Use a smaller plate; it helps to limit portions.

Keep foods separate on your plate, i.e. don't let them touch each other. (It's a great way to keep the portions small).

If those desserts look appetizing, have a tiny piece of each. Stay away from the gravies, whipped cream, buttery and cheesy sauces.

After dinner, get out and walk, walk, walk. Don't get caught up in being a couch potato.


Remember you can't work off a bad diet!!

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips

Thanksgiving always seems to be associated with eating and for the most part not healthful eating.

Just a few tips to help with this year's Thanksgiving Menu.

Replace sour cream with fat free yogurt.

Stay away from those buttery sauces.

Steam your vegetables and flavor with lemon juice.

Eliminate sugar. Try Swerve for a great sugar replacement for all your baking and cooking needs.

Try baked Sweet Potatoes or Yams seasoned with cinnamon instead of those sugar and fat laced candied.

Moisten stuffing with vegetable broth instead of butter. Use fresh herbs for all your seasonings; you will love the difference.

Stick with white meat...less fat!!

Be sure to drink plenty of water before and with your meal.

Healthy holiday eating is a lifestyle change; embrace it!