10 Tips To Slim Down Your Thanksgiving Feast

You can enjoy full flavor and still have a waistline the next day. Just take a little care with some of the high-fat, high-sugar items on the T-Day table. By Barbara Fine, RD, LDN at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks for our family, friends and blessings in our lives. But of course it’s also about the food! If you are trying to watch your waistline, be aware that a typical Thanksgiving feast could add up to more than 3,000-4,000 high fat calories according to Barbara Fine, Registered Dietitian at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Media Spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association. However, skipping the traditional Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing and pumpkin pie is not necessary. “Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, but no need to consume 2 days’ worth of calories and fat into one meal,” says Fine. “Moderation is key.” 10 T-Day Tricks Here are 10 tricks on how to whittle down those …

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