Staying Healthy on Thanksgiving

Staying Healthy on THANKSGIVING The average Thanksgiving Dinner includes 3000 229g of fat Calories But by swapping more traditional foods for healthier ones, you can drop this consumption significantly while also getting more vital nutrients out of your meal. Healthier Traditional Dungeness Crab 140 Cal Turkey with Gravy 340 Cal Pumpkin Pie 340 Cal Fresh Fruit 100 Cal Pita Biscuits 80 Cal 250 Cal Brown Rice Stuffing 100 Cal 165 Cal What can I do to avoid eating too much? Eat a Snack Before Dinner Thanksgiving dinner will be big, but you shouldn't fast all day before it. Have some fruit and vegetables so that you're not starving when you get to the Thanksgiving table. Exercise Early and Keep Moving Thanksgiving might get hectic and unpredictable when you are spending time with your friends and family. Doing a workout early ensures that you get it in and take some time for yourself to clear your mind. Have a walk after dinner and be sure to take active breaks throughout the day. Sleep In Thanksgiving morning is a great opportunity to catch a little extra sleep if you've gotten behind recently. Getting extra sleep will help you focus better and get more done. lark.com Sources http://www.acefitness.org/pressroom/392/hard-to-believe-average-thanksgiving-meal-equals-3 http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-food-calorie-counter http://www.esquire.com/the-side/feature/thanksgiving-calorie-counter-110209#slide-1