Thanksgiving is in three days. The first overeating adventure in the final five weeks of the year that will tempt you with sweet and savory treats that might not be so good for you.
Never fear, we can still eat many of our family favorite goodies if we employ a couple of healthy techniques. The first one is most important, portion control. I know many of us give ourselves license to eat whatever we want and how much we want on Thanksgiving. With so many delicious food options it’s hard to resist. But you can do it!
Let’s start out with the size of a portion for an adult or a child. Believe it or not it’s the size of your fist. Whether you are a kid or a grown up kid, our stomachs are the same size proportionate to our age. Take a look at your fist and begin to think about what you’ll be eating at the big meal. Grab your favorite sides or entree but take a fist size and maybe cut it in half! Our eyes feed us first and you may not really quite that hungry but happy to see some beautiful food! Another trick is to use a smaller plate. Grab the sadwich or even dessert plate and fill that up. One of my favorite ways to eat meals is in a bowl. Nothing spills out and you have smaller portions but feel like you’re eating more!
Two more quick tips are to graze throughout the day, small quick snacks to keep your metabolism working and your hunger at bay. You will eat less at the big meal! Next, drink water every couple of hours. Just a cup each service keeps you hydrated and feeling full.
Thanksgiving is about the coming together to give thanks for the family and friends in our lives and to appreciate all we have around us. Enjoy the feast brought together by love and eat healthy and happy. I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day!
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This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Kim Gerhardt, Certified Health Coach, does not take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.
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