Tips on How to Stay Healthy This Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a perfect time of reconnecting with family and friends and relaxation. A day of fun and family normally starts with the traditional feast which includes the turkey, pie, potatoes, and gravy, as well as an assortment of drinks and side dishes. Sure, this holiday is a time to be enjoyed, but it is also a time where we tend to make poor diet decisions.

You probably won’t eat as healthy as you would like, but don’t beat yourself up because of it. That’s okay. Remember that how you eat during this holiday doesn’t necessarily determine your health – it is how you eat for the next 365 days does.

Below are some healthy thanksgiving tips on how to make this season healthier.

1. Don’t skip breakfast

Start your day by eating a nice, healthy breakfast. An egg-white omelet rich with veggies or a whole grain cereal are good choices. Remember, saving up calories for the big dinner rarely works. You will most likely end up eating more by overindulging on food later on.

2. Stay hydrated

Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water can act as a good appetite suppressant minus the calories!

3. Practice portion control

You may want to pile your plate high as soon as you see those delicious food laid out, but this will only lead to overeating. Do your best to be deliberate with your choices, and do not eat too much of an unhealthy item. You want to try the marshmallow sweet potatoes? That’s fine – but eat plenty of vegetables as well.

4. Serve homemade foods

Store-bought foods have so many hidden ingredients. Avoid processed foods that are typically loaded with sugars, trans fats, and refined flours. Homemade foods are crafted with real ingredients. Do your best to stick to them.

5. Position yourself

Don’t give yourself unwanted agony by positioning yourself in from of the dessert. Plant yourself elsewhere – why not savor the warm smiles, the nice fire, or the good tunes? You will most likely have a much better time, not to mention that you will like yourself better the next day.

Be gentle with yourself. If you goofed this season, no good will come from beating yourself up. And surely, it’s no reason to give up on healthy eating for the rest of the year! You can bounce back to healthy eating the following day with balanced meals.

Keep in mind these healthy Thanksgiving tips. You are on the right track by reading this article! Be proud that you are conscious of your eating habits, as well as your efforts to improve them.