Overeating makes you feel sick, sluggish, and uncomfortable. After eating your large Thanksgiving meal, you may feel too full – and if you keep overindulging on leftovers, treats, and holiday sweets, you might pack on the holiday pounds. Here are 10 quick tips to help you avoid overindulging on Thursday and throughout the season.
- Watch what you eat. Many Thanksgiving foods are healthy for you, like cranberries, pumpkin, and turkey. Just be careful that you don’t cover the healthiness by adding sugar and butter. Most of your Thanksgiving selections should be whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Opt for fresh roasted veggies and fruit salads. When cooking traditional casseroles, use light versions of the ingredients and cut back on the butter and sugar. And remember, eat your turkey without the skin!
- Don’t go hungry. Eat something before you head to the dinner party, so you won’t feel as hungry. Small, healthy meals throughout the day will prevent you from feeling starved and needing to overfill your stomach.
- Don’t snack. While eating beforehand is a good idea, don’t graze between meals or while waiting for food to cook. A healthy appetizer is fine, but calories and fat from snacking all day can add up fast. Snacking also gives the food more time to attack your teeth.
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