On average we eat as much as 4,500
calories on Thanksgiving! Knowing which foods to cut back on can make a healthy
impact on your waistline while still enjoying the foods you love.
Biggest Offenders:
Sweet potato
casserole with marshmallows 1 cup 590 calories Pecan Pie 1 slice 500 calories
Apple Pie 1 slice 400 calories
Mashed potatoes with gravy 1 cup 345 calories
Cornbread stuffing 1 cup 350 calories
Mac ‘n Cheese ½ cup 210 calories
Homemade cranberry sauce 1/3 cup 40 calories
Side by Side:
Turkey, white meat 4oz 180 calories vs. Turkey, dark meat 4oz 325 calories
Roasted Potatoes 1 cup 200 calories vs. Mashed Potatoes with gravy 345 calories
Green Beans 1 cup 40 calories vs. Green Bean Casserole ½ cup 225 calories
Cranberry Relish ½ cup 75 calories vs. Jellied Cranberry Sauce ¼ cup 110 calories
Pumpkin Pie 1 slice 315 calories vs. pecan pie 1 slice 500 calories
Calorie Cutting Tips:
Drink water
instead of soda or juice; limit alcohol as much as possible
Eat light at
breakfast and lunch to compensate for dinner
Appetizers
can quickly add up, focus on the main meal and stay away from pre-meal
temptations
Fill half
your plate with non-starchy vegetables (salad, green beans, broccoli, etc.) and
the rest of your plate with small samplings of more indulgent side dishes
Take a
sliver of pie instead of a whole slice
Skip dessert
toppings like whipped cream and ice cream
Take a walk
or play an active game, get the family involved and burn some extra calories
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